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Mental Health Act Reform

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.


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2021

14 events
7 Dec 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

The law about use of force in mental health units (easy read) — outcome published

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.

7 Dec 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory 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.

7 Dec 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guidance — outcome published

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.

17 Aug 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

The law about use of force in mental health units (easy read) — consultation closed

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.

17 Aug 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guidance — consultation closed

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.

25 May 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

The law about use of force in mental health units (easy read) — consultation opened

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.

25 May 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guidance — consultation opened

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.

2020

1 event

2018

4 events
24 Aug 2018 | Consultation (closed) Department of Health and Social Care linked

Safety and security arrangements in high security psychiatric hospitals — consultation closed

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.

31 May 2018 | Consultation (closed) Department of Health and Social Care linked

Safety and security arrangements in high security psychiatric hospitals — consultation opened

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.

2017

2 events

2016

2 events

2015

2 events

2014

4 events