The Mental Health Act 2025 represents a comprehensive reform of mental health legislation led by the Department of Health and Social Care, addressing patient rights, community care involvement, and mental health professional provision in schools. The reform includes statutory guidance development and addresses health disparities and employment conditions in the mental health sector.
These Regulations bring into force, on 6th April 2026, sections 51 and 52 of the Mental Health Act 2025 (“the 2025 Act”).
These Regulations bring into force, on 6th April 2026, sections 51 and 52 of the Mental Health Act 2025 (“the 2025 Act”).
Changes to the law that tells people what to do if they need to stay in hospital after a mental health crisis.
Memorandum on the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) relating to the Mental Health Bill 2025.
This document provides more information on the Mental Health Bill, which was introduced in the House of Lords on 6 November 2024.
Plans to change the law that tells people what to do if they need to stay in hospital after a mental health crisis.
First Reading 15:17:00 A Bill to make provision to require every school to have access to a qualified mental health professional; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by Baroness Tyler of Enfield, read a first time and ordered …
Order of Commitment 15:17:00 Moved by Baroness Tyler of Enfield: That the order of commitment be discharged. Baroness Tyler of Enfield (LD): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble …
The government's response to the recommendations of the report of the independent rapid review into mental health patient safety.
The government's response to the recommendations of the report of the independent rapid review into mental health patient safety.
A Bill to make provision to require every school to have access to a qualified mental health professional; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision to require every school to have access to a qualified mental health professional; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make mental health first-aid part of first-aid training requirements; and for connected purposes.
The government is publishing a draft Mental Health Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny, to modernise the Mental Health Act for the 21st century.
A Bill to require the Government to report annually to Parliament on mental health provision for children and young people.
Second Reading 13:43:00 Munira Wilson (Twickenham) (LD): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. It is a privilege to speak on my first ever private Member’s Bill. Let me start by thanking the Royal …
The government's response to the HSCC’s expert panel evaluation on the government's progress on commitments in mental health services in England.
The government's response to the HSCC’s expert panel evaluation on the government's progress on commitments in mental health services in England.
The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: Children and young people’s mental health.
The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: Children and young people’s mental health.
The government has written guidance to help people understand the law about using force in mental health units. We want to know what you think about the guidance.
The government has written guidance to help people understand the law about using force in mental health units. We want to know what you think about the guidance.
We want your views on the statutory guidance to prevent the inappropriate use of force and ensure transparency and accountability about the use of force in mental health units.
We want your views on the statutory guidance to prevent the inappropriate use of force and ensure transparency and accountability about the use of force in mental health units.
In response to: Reforming the Mental Health Act
In response to: Reforming the Mental Health Act
In response to: Reforming the Mental Health Act
We want your views on changes to the Mental Health Act to help put patients at the centre of decisions about their own care.
The government has written guidance to help people understand the law about using force in mental health units. We want to know what you think about the guidance.
We want your views on the statutory guidance to prevent the inappropriate use of force and ensure transparency and accountability about the use of force in mental health units.
We want to change some things in the Mental Health Act. Please tell us what you think of the changes.
A Bill to require the Government to report annually to Parliament on mental health provision for children and young people.
The government has written guidance to help people understand the law about using force in mental health units. We want to know what you think about the guidance.
We want your views on the statutory guidance to prevent the inappropriate use of force and ensure transparency and accountability about the use of force in mental health units.
We want to change some things in the Mental Health Act. Please tell us what you think of the changes.
We want your views on changes to the Mental Health Act to help put patients at the centre of decisions about their own care.
A Bill to make mental health first-aid part of first-aid training requirements; and for connected purposes.
We want to change some things in the Mental Health Act. Please tell us what you think of the changes.
A Bill to require expenditure on mental health services and on health services for veterans and members of the armed forces to be identified separately in National Health Service expenditure plans and
A Bill to make provision for the collection and publication of statistics on mental health hospital admissions; and for connected purposes.
First Reading 15:08:00 A Bill to amend the Education Act 2002 and the Academies Act 2010 to provide for schools under those Acts to promote the mental health and wellbeing of their pupils. The Bill was introduced by Baroness Tyler …
We want your views on changes to the Mental Health Act to help put patients at the centre of decisions about their own care.
First Reading 15:19:00 A Bill to amend the Education Act 2002 and the Academies Act 2010 to provide for schools under those Acts to promote the mental health and wellbeing of their pupils. The Bill was introduced by Baroness Tyler …
Command paper responding to the Joint Committee on Human Rights’ (JCHR) 7th and 12th reports.
A Bill to require routine six week National Health Service check-ups for new mothers to include mental health assessments and advice; and for connected purposes.
Seeks views on proposed changes to directions and guidance setting out minimum required standards of safety and security in high security psychiatric hospitals in England.
This green paper sets out the ambition that children and young people who need help for their mental health are able to get it when they need it.
Seeks views on proposed changes to directions and guidance setting out minimum required standards of safety and security in high security psychiatric hospitals in England.
This green paper sets out the ambition that children and young people who need help for their mental health are able to get it when they need it.
This green paper sets out the ambition that children and young people who need help for their mental health are able to get it when they need it.
The terms of reference for the review of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the impact of the legislation on practices and service users.
First Reading 11:38:00 A Bill to make provision for state-maintained schools to promote the mental health and well-being of their pupils alongside academic attainment. The Bill was introduced by Lord Storey (on behalf of Baroness Tyler of Enfield) read a …
We're seeking views on the most effective support methods to help improve the mental health of children and young people.
The government’s response to the work of the Mental Health Taskforce and the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health report.
A joint action plan on improving mental health services in immigration detention.
We're seeking views on the most effective support methods to help improve the mental health of children and young people.
We're seeking views on the most effective support methods to help improve the mental health of children and young people.
A Bill to amend the Mental Health Act 1983 to make further provision for powers and responsibilities of independent mental health advocates for qualifying patients in England; and for connected purpos
The government is making mental wellbeing a priority and looking at how to make mental health services as effective as possible.
Seeks views on new guidance to support 'Think Autism' and the adult autism strategy.
Seeks comments on proposed changes to legislation governing the treatment of people with mental health problems.
Arrangements for resolving disputes about mental health aftercare services involving local authorities in England and Wales.
Seeks views on new guidance to support 'Think Autism' and the adult autism strategy.
Seeks views on new guidance to support 'Think Autism' and the adult autism strategy.
A Bill to amend section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983; and for connected purposes.
Seeks comments on proposed changes to legislation governing the treatment of people with mental health problems.
Seeks comments on proposed changes to legislation governing the treatment of people with mental health problems.
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to record certain statistics relating to people receiving treatments for mental health conditions; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to provide for establishing maximum waiting times and establishing standards for access to evidence-based psychological therapies for those with mental health problems; and for connected purpos
A Bill to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Commons.
A Bill to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Commons.
A Bill to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health; and for connected purposes.
Second Reading and Remaining Stages 16:10:00 Moved By Earl Howe: That the Bill be read a second time. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Earl Howe): My Lords, the purpose of this Bill is simple but urgent and …
Authorise things done before the day on which this Act is passed in the purported exercise of functions relating to the approval of registered medical practitioners and clinicians under the Mental H Originated in the Commons.
Authorise things done before the day on which this Act is passed in the purported exercise of functions relating to the approval of registered medical practitioners and clinicians under the Mental H Originated in the Commons.
A Bill to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health; and for connected purposes.
First Reading 19:42:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Ordered , That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Mental Health (Approval Functions) Bill: Timetable 1. (1) Proceedings on Second Reading, in Committee, on Consideration and on Third Reading shall be completed at this day’s sitting. …
Second Reading 13:23:00 The Minister of State, Department of Health (Norman Lamb): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The purpose of the Bill is simple, but urgent. The Secretary of State described to …
Considered in Committee (Order, this day) [Dawn Primarolo in the Chair ] Clause 1 Authorisation of approvals given before this Act 14:51:00 Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill. Ms Diane Abbott (Hackney North and Stoke Newington) …
Authorise things done before the day on which this Act is passed in the purported exercise of functions relating to the approval of registered medical practitioners and clinicians under the Mental H
Authorise things done before the day on which this Act is passed in the purported exercise of functions relating to the approval of registered medical practitioners and clinicians under the Mental H
Authorise things done before the day on which this Act is passed in the purported exercise of functions relating to the approval of registered medical practitioners and clinicians under the Mental H
Authorise things done before the day on which this Act is passed in the purported exercise of functions relating to the approval of registered medical practitioners and clinicians under the Mental H
A Bill to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health; and for connected purposes.
First Reading 15:07:00 A Bill to make provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health. The Bill was introduced by Lord Stevenson of Coddenham, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Second Reading 14:38:00 Moved By Lord Stevenson of Coddenham: That the Bill be read a second time. Lord Stevenson of Coddenham: My Lords, in the interests of time, I shall keep my introductory remarks very short. That is quite simple …
Make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health.
First Reading 11:37:00 A Bill to make further provision against discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health. The Bill was introduced by Lord Stevenson of Coddenham, read a first time and ordered to be printed.