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Mental Health Act Made Simple (Most Commonly Used Sections)

In this video we explain the most commonly used sections (Sections 2,3,4,5(2), 5(4), 135 and 136) of the Mental Health Act, including their purpose, duration and professions involved in them. For more medicine videos consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub ...
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· Aug 22, 2022
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Section 135 &136 Mental Health Act 1983

In this video Andrew Guile discusses Section 135 &136 Mental Health Act 1983. If you need help with this or any other police actions matter call Andrew Guile today on 020 8492 2290 https://www.gnlaw.co.uk/expertise/actions_against_police Follow Andrew on Twitter @PoliceActions Andrew Guile is a solicitor/director at GN Law. At heart, Andrew is ...
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· Apr 4, 2019
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Dementia, 'sectioning' and The Mental Health Act 1983 - Alzheimer's Society podcast October 2015

This Alzheimer's Society podcast looks at what is known as 'sectioning', or the process that happens when health professionals think that a person with dementia is behaving in a way that places their health at risk or is a danger to themselves or others - they can be detained in hospital under section 2 of the Mental Health Act so that they can ...
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· Oct 6, 2015
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Medical Law - Mental Health Act 1983 [Updated 2007]

Medical Law - Mental Health Act 1983 [2007] - Capacity assessment, Lasting Power of Attorney, Advanced Directives, Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) Mental Health Act 2007 Update - *UK LAW* - Essential for Medical Interviews & Examinations of all levels. Relevance to malpractice compensation claims against medical professionals ...
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· Jul 6, 2020
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The Mental Health Act 1983

Hi everyone, I'm this video we will be looking at sections 136 and 135 of the MHA1983 In our next video we will look at mental capacity Please let me know what else you'd like covering and thanks again for watching Blackstone's policing handbook has helped to provide this content and the images are from Google images The charity Mind do some ...
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· Aug 16, 2022
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How does Somebody Get Sectioned under the Mental Health Act? Sections 2 and 3

In this video on the Mental Health Act 1983 I cover the basics of Section 2 and Section 3. Other terms introduced are Mental Health Act Assessment, Approved Mental Health Professional, , Nearest Relative, Mental Health Review Tribunals, Managers' Hearings, Independent Mental Health Advocate, Second Opinion Appointed Doctor (SOAD), Section 17 ...
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· Jul 15, 2020
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Section 132 of the Mental Health Act - Informing Patients of their Rights

Section 132 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (revised 2007) gives the Hospital Managers the responsibility of informing patients detained under the Act of their rights under the Act both verbally and in writing in a way they can understand. I am Dr Beth Colby, a psychiatrist from London. Other videos on my Talk Mental Health channel include ...
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· Nov 15, 2020
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The Mental Health Act 1983, a year in review - 18 January 2024

The Garden Court Chambers Mental Health Team presented a round-up of the key developments in mental health law from 2023. Timestamps: - Introduction, Helen Curtis (00:00) - Derbyshire v SSHC, Deborah Robinson (1:01) - Derbyshire v SSHC, Stephen Simblet KC (3:13) - Roger Pezzani (18:05) - Alex Schymyck (32:32) - Roger Pezzani (42:09) - Julia ...
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· Jan 24, 2024
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A Brief Guide to Section 117 Aftercare for patients and relatives

Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 lays down a duty for the local authority and the NHS to provide services for people who have been detained and then discharged from certain sections of the Mental Health Act. I quite often get emails from relatives of people with mental illness asking questions relating to Section 117. It often appears ...
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· Sep 12, 2020
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Section 5(2) of the Mental Health Act - Doctors' Holding Power

Section 5(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 gives permission for an informal patient to be held in hospital for up to 72 hours whilst a Mental Health Act assessment is arranged. I am Dr Beth Colby, a psychiatrist from London. Other videos on my Talk Mental Health channel include: Common Mental Health Conditions: 10 Symptoms of Depression 10 Tips ...
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· Oct 9, 2020
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Sectioning - an overview

Being sectioned means that you are kept in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983. Read our quick facts for an overview of what it means and your rights.
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· Jan 27, 2015
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What is the Mental Health Act?

The Mental Health Act outlines when you can be taken to hospital, kept there, and treated against your wishes. This can only happen if you have a mental disorder that puts you, or others, at risk. You should only be detained under the Mental Health Act if there are no other ways to keep you, or others, safe. If you need any more information ...
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· Oct 7, 2021
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Everything you wanted to know about s.117 Mental Health Act 1983 but were afraid to ask | Webinar

The decision of the Supreme Court in R (Worcestershire County Council) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2023] UKSC 31 has shone a spotlight on the complexities to which s.117 MHA 1983 can give rise. Further, whilst it has given much-needed clarity in relation to some areas, there remain practical and principled questions that ...
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· Sep 6, 2023
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Mental Health Act Brief Overview for Students

For full Versions and transcripts go to: http://www.psychstudentinteractive.com/# This is a quick overview of key mental health act terms and how they fit in with each other as a process. This is relevant for England and is correct at the time of upload. Disclaimer: mental health act legislation is subject to ammedments, please ensure you are ...
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· Mar 20, 2020
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Mental Health Act

56th Maudsley Debate 'This house believes that fundamental reform of the Mental Health Act is required to reduce discrimination and unnecessary detention.' For: Rt Hon Norman Land MP Professor George Szmukler Against: Professor Scott Welch Professor Annie Bartlett Chair: Professor Anthony David
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· Jan 8, 2018
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UK close to passing ‘landmark’ mental health reform

Long-awaited reforms to the 40-year-old Mental Health Act moved a step closer to becoming law today with their second reading in the House of Lords. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) The Mental Health Bill will give patients a greater say in their care, but charities are concerned there may not be enough funding to support these ...
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· Nov 25, 2024
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What Matters to You Matters to Us - Full English HD

This film looks at how the Act will affect service users. It was developed by the Social Services Improvement Agency alongside the Care Council and other partners, and can be used with members of the public and the workforce.
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· Jan 1, 2009
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How mental health law discriminates against people with mental illness - Professor George Szmuckler

Mental health legislation in most jurisdictions (including England and Wales) discriminates against people with a mental illness. When it comes to involuntary treatment, it fails to respect - without adequate justification - the 'autonomy' of people with a mental illness, in stark contrast to the treatment of people with a physical illness. It ...
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· Aug 12, 2011
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Your right to appeal - Mental Health Tribunal and Hospital Managers' Review

For more information please follow this link http://www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/about-us/Mental-Health-Act-Information/Your-right-to-appeal.php
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· Apr 1, 2014
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Human Rights Inquiry case study - The 'Bournewood' ruling

The story of an autistic man detained in Bournewood hospital under the Mental Health Act. His carers successfully challenged his unlawful detainment at the European Court of Human Rights and paved the way for the Governments new Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard that provides extra protection for the human rights of people who lack capacity and ...
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· Jan 28, 2010
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What is a Section 2 of the Mental Health Act?

Section 2 is part of the civil sections under the Mental Health Act. It provides for someone to be detained in hospital under a legal framework for an assessment and treatment of their mental disorder. For more information please follow this link http://www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/about-us/Mental-Health-Act-Information/Section-2.php
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· Apr 1, 2014
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The Mental Capacity Act & Best Interest Decisions: Dr Claud Regnard explains

Dr Claud Regnard (Honory Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine, St Oswald’s Hospice) explains the Mental Capacity Act (England & Wales) and the legal requirements for making best Interest decisions when someone lacks capacity to make a particular decision #pcpld https://www.pcpld.org/donate/
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· Apr 10, 2021
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What is the Care Act?

The Care Act 2014 is the law that sets out how adult social care in England should be provided. If you need to find out more information about this law and how you could be affected by it then head here 👉 rethink.org/advice-and-information/carers-hub/
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· Jul 1, 2022
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Orlando Electric on Instagram: "The purpose of detaining you under section 2 of the mental health act 1983 is to give medical staff enough time to find out about your mental health condition and decide how to provide you with help to manage it…., however this is non consensual and often ascertained by force. A detention under section 2 cannot be extended however under section 3 of the act, a person can be detained in a hospital for up to six months. This is the shocking amount of medication ofte

89 likes, 2 comments - alkalinejuicefactory on July 18, 2024: "The purpose of detaining you under section 2 of the mental health act 1983 is to give medical staff enough time to find out about your mental health condition and decide how to provide you with help to manage it…., however this is non consensual and often ascertained by force. A ...
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· Jul 18, 2024
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The Mental Capacity Act: an animated guide by Infodeo.

An animated guide to the Mental Capacity Act produced for the Dorset County Council Mental Capacity Act team. The guide explains the key principles in an easy to understand form.
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· Sep 21, 2016
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Your rights under DOLS Deprivation of Liberty

A rights video photostory for the Department of Health for when people are made to have treatment under the mental capacity act.
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· Oct 6, 2013
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Mental Health Act - What is an Approved Mental Health Professional?

The Approved Mental Health Professional role was developed by the 2007 Mental Act amendment. Prior to this the role was known as Approved Social Worker or ASW. The amendment to the Act broadened who could undertake the role beyond social workers to other registered Mental Health Professionals such as Nurses and Occupational Therapists who ...
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· Apr 1, 2014
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Mental Capacity Act Overview and the National Mental Capacity Forum

Baroness Finlay, Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum explains The Mental Capacity Act is there to empower people to make decisions and to support them when their capacity for making decisions is impaired. It means that you have to look at what the individual needs, and it is specific to a decision at a specific time. It’s not a ...
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· Jul 23, 2018
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Children detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 - Fuse Early Life & Adolescence Cluster Seminar

Fuse Early Life and Adolescence cluster lunchtime seminar Children detained under the Mental Health Act 1983: the right to receive child-friendly information as a core feature of their participation rights Wednesday 4 December 2024, 12.30 – 1.30pm Speakers: Professor Ray Arthur (School of Law, Northumbria University) Carole Burrell (Associate ...
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· Feb 14, 2025
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Understanding Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for mental health staff

This video explains Independent Mental Health Advocacy for mental health staff. Learn more about IMHA: https://www.scie.org.uk/independent-mental-health-advocacy/ • Mental health staff have a duty to ensure everyone eligible can access IMHA services • Staff should give information to qualifying patients about their right to an IMHA, and ...
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· Sep 24, 2019
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Section 2 of the Mental Health Act - Assessment Section

Section 2 lasts up to 28 days and cannot be renewed. In this video I talk about what happens when there is concern that an individual is ill enough to go into psychiatric hospital, but they do not want to go,and talk through the process right up to when the person goes into hospital and during their time in hospital. Can they refuse medication ...
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· Apr 6, 2021
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Using the Mental Capacity Act

This video explains the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how it can protect the right to make choices. For people who need the MCA, their carers, and others. The film above includes people who lack capacity, discussing it. Learn more: https://www.scie.org.uk/mca-directory/ From the Social Care Institute for Excellence: https://www.scie.org.uk/
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· Aug 21, 2019
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Anatomy of a Mental Health Act Assessment

Even though every formal assessment under the Mental Health Act 1983 is different, the actual procedure tends to follow a typical pattern. Assessments have a similar structure, or series of steps, which have a logical sequence, and need to be followed if the assessment is to meet legal, ethical and professional standards. The steps are as ...
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· Sep 18, 2020
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Mental Capacity Act principle 3: Unwise decisions

This video examines the third Mental Capacity Act principle, that people have the right to make decisions that others might regard as unwise or eccentric. You cannot treat someone as lacking capacity for this reason. Learn more: https://www.scie.org.uk/mca/introduction/mental-capacity-act-2005-at-a-glance Everyone has their own values, beliefs ...
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· Jan 31, 2016
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The 5 Principles of the Mental Capacity Act

An introduction to the Mental Capacity Act for care home staff, health and social care professionals.
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· Mar 8, 2020
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The Mental Capacity Act (2005) - The Five Principles of the Mental Capacity Act

In this, the first part of our two part series on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 we look at the Act itself - why it came into being and the five principles on which it is based. For more information and resources on this topic visit our website - https://www.healthcareethicsandlaw.co.uk/ You can also follow us on social media: Instagram: https ...
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· Jul 16, 2020
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What is the role of the Mental Health Act Administrator?

The Hospital Manager's retain the ultimate responsibility for the execution of all duties or acts carried out by staff in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983 including ensuring that the grounds for detaining service user s are valid and legal. The Mental Health Act Administrators are appointed by the Hospital Managers to a geographical area ...
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· Apr 3, 2014
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Seclusion / ECA Guidance

The definition of seclusion as described in the Mental Health Act Code of Practice is explored in this video. The video includes three scenarios to highlight the requirements of the Code.
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· Feb 15, 2017
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Video 15 | Free Mental Health Act 1983 Awareness Sessions @ CWTC

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· Feb 4, 2019
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The EASY Way To Navigate Section 2 Mental Health Act Assessment Without Stress

In this video, we break down the Mental Health Act Section 2 – a crucial part of the UK’s mental health legislation. Learn what Section 2 means, how it works, and why it’s important for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Whether you’re a student, professional, or someone interested in mental health, this video provides ...
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· Feb 28, 2025
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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 1983.READ AND CORRECT YOUR IGNORANCE!!!....

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· Jan 26, 2024
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24/12/20 seasideMARK will go live and go mental under the Mental Health Act 1983

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· Jan 16, 2021
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Duty of Care For Patients Sectioned Under Mental Health Act | Legal Rights

Who has a duty of care for patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act? Laura Preston, a clinical negligence solicitor at Slater and Gordon Lawyers, discusses who is responsible for the well being of someone sectioned under the mental health act, and the steps you may take if a loved one comes to harm whilst under the care of the state. For ...
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· Mar 22, 2018
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The Mental Health Act

The Mental Health Act frequently comes up in exams- how familiar are you with the different Sections? 📝 #shorts #geekymedics #UKMLA #PLAB
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· Feb 10, 2025
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Section 62 Mental Health Act 1983 - logic diagram

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· Feb 1, 2025
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#WeCanWeWill | Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Together the power is ours. Together #WeCanWeWill change the way people think and talk about mental health. Join the movement → www.timetochangewales.org.uk/wecanwewill #WeCanWeWill is a mental health campaign aimed at young people and aims to change attitudes towards mental health and create a movement, bringing everyone together in a bid to ...
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· Nov 15, 2017
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Mental Health Act 2007 and Involuntary Admissions ||| Psychiatry

I kept saying Scheduled instead of Sectioned!!! I'm getting mixed up with scheduling drugs. Apologies !!! read THIS!!! https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/457983/mental-health-act-2017-guidebook.pdf And THIS!!! https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-008#ch.3-pt.1
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· Feb 22, 2024
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Social Services & Well-being (Wales) Act - Social Care Wales

'What matters to you, matters to us' - English version. This hand drawn animated film looks at how the Act will affect service users. It was developed by the Social Services Improvement Agency alongside the Care Council and other partners, and can be used with members of the public and the workforce.
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· Aug 28, 2019
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MCA: Deprivation of liberty. The Supreme Court judgment in practice

See also: SCIE's Mental Capacity Act resource http://bit.ly/1VzcD2q This film is about deprivation of liberty. The Supreme Court judgment in practice using case studies.
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· Jun 1, 2015
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5 principles of the mental capacity act

A short description of the five principles of the mental capacity act
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· Jul 24, 2009