MENTAL HEALTH LAWYERS
Challenging Sections
We are experienced solicitor advocates in challenging detentions and we provide:
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Judicial Review of unlawful decisions made by the Mental Health Second Tier Tribunal, NHS Trusts, Social Services and Local Authorities.
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Applications for immediate release
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Representation at Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers’ hearings.
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Appealing and advising patients subject to civil and forensic sectioning
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Advising nearest relatives on their powers under the Mental Health Act.
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Acting for patients and nearest relatives in relation to displacement proceedings in the County Court.
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Acting for prisoners with mental health issues.
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Appeals to the Upper Tier Tribunal.
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Human Rights Act challenges.
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Advice on Consent to Treatment provisions under the Mental Health Act.
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Representation in S117 and CPA meetings
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Legal aid funding and private funding available