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4 What does the mental health officer do? When you are required to receive care and/or treatment under the Act the local authority must make sure that an MHO is appointed to work with you. You might be being treated under any of the following orders: a short-term detention certificate; an interim CTO;

1. RESPONSIVE SERVICES. All persons affected by mental disorder (which includes learning disability), either in their personal or professional capacity, who require a Mental Health Officer can expect an efficient and helpful response and comprehensive service following a request for a Mental Health Officer to undertake duties in accordance with the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland ...

In March 2003 the Scottish Parliament passed a new law, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. It came into effect in October 2005. It sets out how you can be treated if you have a mental disorder, and says what you rights are. ... More detailed information on your local mental health officer service can be obtained from ...

MHOs have duties under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Scotland Act 2003 and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. MHOs have a wide range of specific tasks which include: • Consideration of consent for anyone who is to be assessed or treated in hospital under an Emergency or Short- Term Detention Certificate.

Mental health officer’s duties etc. S 255 Named person: mental health officer’s duties etc. S (1) Subsection (2) below applies where— (a) a mental health officer is discharging any function by virtue of this Act or the 1995 Act in relation to a patient; and (b) it is necessary for the purposes of the discharge of the function to establish whether the patient has a named person.

The Mental Health Officer: capacity challenges opportunities and achievements 4 5 T he Mental Health Officer (MHO) is a ‘specially trained social worker who has the training, education, experience and skills to work with people with a mental disorder’ (Scottish Executive, ‘A Guide to the Role of the Mental Health Officer’,

What do Mental Health Officers do. Mental Health Officers have wide range duties under three pieces of primary legislation: 1. The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Scotland Act 2003 . For people requiring hospital admission who are mentally unwell and cannot consent for necessary treatment, the MHO may consider consent to their admission to hospital for assessment or treatment under an ...

and helpful response and comprehensive service following a request for a Mental Health Officer to undertake duties in accordance with the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (the 2003 Act), the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (the 1995 Act) and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (the 2000 Act). 2.

Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 There will no longer be a ‘default’ named person (NP) only a nominated NP (except for patients under the age of 16, for whom the default NP is retained) as s. 251 (identification of a ‘default’ NP) of the 2003 Act has been repealed. A nominated NP may not be appointed unless he/she has consented in the

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 This information pack is for anyone who is supported by a Dundee City Council Mental Health Officer. Mental Health Officers have a number of different responsibilities which are set out by law. We have explained what our responsibilities are under each piece of legislation.

Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, Section 255 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 03 May 2025. ... 255 Named person: mental health officer’s duties etc. S. ... (1) Subsection (2) below applies where— (a) a mental health officer is discharging any function by virtue of this Act or the 1995 ...

Their duties include: protecting health, safety, welfare, finances and property. safeguarding of rights and freedom. duties to the court. public protection in relation to mentally ill offenders. MHOs are involved in the assessment of individuals experiencing mental disorder who may need compulsory measures of care, treatment and in some cases ...

A Mental Health Officer (MHO) is a registered social worker who has completed specialist training and has an additional qualification in mental health. ... (Scotland) Act 2000). All enquiries in relation to the role of the Mental Health Officer should be directed to the MH Co-ordinator 01563 576951. What do MHOs do? MHOs have duties under the ...

The Act: The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. Approved medical practitioner (AMP): Approved medical practitioners have special qualifications, training and experience in diagnosing and treating mental disorder. They must meet certain standards and are employed and approved by their local health board to carry out particular duties under the Act.

MHOs have duties under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Scotland Act 2003 and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. MHOs have a wide range of specific tasks which include: Consideration of consent for anybody who is to be assessed or treated in hospital under an emergency or short term detention certificate

In its eleventh Mental Health Officers Report tracking the changing landscape of mental health support, the SSSC reports that in 2022 over 30 ‘exclusive’ MHO posts were vacant. Many mental health officers also undertake other social work duties outside the MHO role, but this report reveals that overall Scotland’s MHOs spent more time ...

Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, Section 85 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 March 2025. ... 85 Mental health officer’s duties: extension of order S. This section has no associated Explanatory Notes (1) The mental health officer shall, as soon as practicable after receiving notice ...

Community Care Officer - Mental Health, Addictions & Learning Disabilities. Ref no: EAY11122. Published: 28/04/2025. Closes: 19/05/2025. ... The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. ... (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants ...

Appointment of mental health officers - section 32. 15 Section 32(1) of the Act requires a local authority to appoint a sufficient number of persons to discharge in their area the functions of Mental Health Officers ( MHOs) under the Act, the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.