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Policy Paper Published 29 Jan 2026 Care Quality Commission ↗ View on GOV.UK

Monitoring the Mental Health Act: 2024 to 2025

The Care Quality Commission’s annual report on the use of the Mental Health Act 1983.

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This report sets out the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) activity and findings from engagement with people subject to the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and review of services registered to assess, treat and care for people detained using the MHA.

The report was laid before Parliament on 29 January 2026.