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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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2026

25 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued to NHS mental health providers on continuity of care when therapists leave posts or are absent for ext

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued to NHS mental health providers on continuity of care when therapists leave posts or are absent for extended periods.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to ensure that the health and care needs of people with learning disabilities are addressed through a dedicated strategic framework; and what mechanisms

To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to ensure that the health and care needs of people with learning disabilities are addressed through a dedicated strategic framework; and what mechanisms for national accountability will be included in such a

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism will address evidence on (1) the positive contribution made by identif

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism will address evidence on (1) the positive contribution made by identified and appropriately supported neurodivergent people t

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to issue guidance to ensure that assessments of gender clinic mental health outcomes focus on whether the individual (1) is employed or in school, (2)

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to issue guidance to ensure that assessments of gender clinic mental health outcomes focus on whether the individual (1) is employed or in school, (2) has a romantic partner, or (3) routinely …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how many patients have been transferred from the Northampton site of St Andrew's Healthcare since NHS England formally initiated the programme of patient removal from t

To ask His Majesty's Government how many patients have been transferred from the Northampton site of St Andrew's Healthcare since NHS England formally initiated the programme of patient removal from that site.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how many patients at the Northampton site of St Andrew's healthcare were in out-of-area placements, defined as outside of their home trust, prior to NHS England's inter

To ask His Majesty's Government how many patients at the Northampton site of St Andrew's healthcare were in out-of-area placements, defined as outside of their home trust, prior to NHS England's intervention; and how many patients relocated from that site

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, according to data supplied to the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health, how many patients in recent (12 mont

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, according to data supplied to the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health, how many patients in recent (12 months) contact with mental health services were …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the number of deaths from anorexia nervosa recorded by the Office of National Statistics is in line with the mortality rates s

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the number of deaths from anorexia nervosa recorded by the Office of National Statistics is in line with the mortality rates suggested by clinical prevalence data; and, if …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Mental Health Act 2025 and accompanying statutory guidance adequately address dispariti

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Mental Health Act 2025 and accompanying statutory guidance adequately address disparities in access, quality of care, and outcomes in …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department intends to publish the draft statutory guidance for the Mental Health Act 2025 for consultation; and if he will commit to

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department intends to publish the draft statutory guidance for the Mental Health Act 2025 for consultation; and if he will commit to consulting by and for specialist …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that patients receiving community mental health care are appropriately involved in decision

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that patients receiving community mental health care are appropriately involved in decisions relating to their treatment plans and discharge from

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism examines the relationship between ne

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism examines the relationship between neurodevelopmental under-identification and long-term dis

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the interim report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, published on 31 March, what steps they are taking to ensure th

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the interim report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, published on 31 March, what steps they are taking to ensure that the final report addresses race as …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the interim report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, published on 31 March, whether the final report of the Review

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the interim report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, published on 31 March, whether the final report of the Review will address the evidence on Foetal Alcohol …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism will assess whether framing rising diagnostic rates primarily as a dem

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the final report of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism will assess whether framing rising diagnostic rates primarily as a demand management problem may compound existing inequaliti

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what conversations he has had with Business and Trade colleagues regarding improving employment conditions for those in the mental health sect

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what conversations he has had with Business and Trade colleagues regarding improving employment conditions for those in the mental health sector.

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2025

5 events
11 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health Patient Safety Investigation

UIN: HLWS1159 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:On three occasions this year, I have met with some of the families who lost their loved ones under …

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27 Mar 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health: Expected Spend for 2025-26

UIN: HLWS561 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement today:Today I am publishing this third annual statement, following the one made in March 2024 by my predecessor. …

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27 Mar 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health: Expected Spend for 2025-26

UIN: HCWS562 Today I am publishing this third annual statement, following the one made in March 2024 by my predecessor. The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a statutory requirement for the Government to publish an annual statement setting out …

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2024

15 events
21 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health: Expected Spend

UIN: HLWS366 My Rt. Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Victoria Atkins MP) has made the following Written Statement: The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a statutory requirement for the Government to publish an …

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28 Feb 2024 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress has been made on the Lampard Inquiry into mental health services in Essex. Answer: Baroness Lampard, the Chair of the Inquiry, undertook a consultation on proposed …

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8 Feb 2024 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing funding for the legal teams of the families involved in the Essex mental health independent inquiry. Answer: …

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8 Feb 2024 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to meet families involved in the Essex mental health independent inquiry to discuss the terms of reference for that inquiry. Answer: The Department announced on 28 …

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30 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health Update

UIN: HCWS226 I have requested that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) conduct a special review of mental health services in Nottinghamshire under s.48 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.Like many of my Parliamentary colleagues, I was appalled by …

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30 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health Update

UIN: HLWS222 My Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Victoria Atkins) has made the following Written Statement:I have requested that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) conduct a special review of mental health services in …

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2023

4 events
23 Jan 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health: Expectation of Mental Health Spend

UIN: HCWS511 Last year, the Health and Care Act 2022 received Royal Assent, enacting the most significant health legislation for a decade into law. The Act introduced a statutory requirement for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care …

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23 Jan 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health: Expectation of Mental Health Spend

UIN: HLWS502 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Steve Barclay) has made the following written statement:Last year, the Health and Care Act 2022 received Royal Assent, enacting the most significant health legislation for …

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2022

8 events
23 Nov 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HCWS383 Yesterday, NHS England announced an independent review will be taking place regarding the unacceptable incidents which took place at the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust this year. It will focus on how these incidents were able to happen …

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27 Jun 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Justice linked

Draft Mental Health Bill 2022

The government is publishing a draft Mental Health Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny, to modernise the Mental Health Act for the 21st century.

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↓ Draft Mental Health Bill (print version) (88pp) ↓ Draft Mental Health Bill: explanatory notes (57pp) ↓ Draft Mental Health Bill: impact assessment (122pp) ↓ Memorandum from DHSC and MoJ to the Delegated Powers and Re… (28pp)
17 Mar 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

HSCC’s expert panel mental health evaluation: government response

The government's response to the HSCC’s expert panel evaluation on the government's progress on commitments in mental health services in England.

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↓ The government’s response to the Health and Social Care Com… (30pp) ↓ The government’s response to the Health and Social Care Com… (32pp)
17 Mar 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

HSCC’s expert panel mental health evaluation: government response

The government's response to the HSCC’s expert panel evaluation on the government's progress on commitments in mental health services in England.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The government’s response to the Health and Soc…
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↓ The government’s response to the Health and Social Care Com… (30pp) ↓ The government’s response to the Health and Social Care Com… (32pp)
17 Mar 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Children and young people’s mental health: government response

The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: Children and young people’s mental health.

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↓ The government’s response to the Health and Social Care Com… (43pp) ↓ The government’s response to the Health and Social Care Com… (48pp)
17 Mar 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Children and young people’s mental health: government response

The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: Children and young people’s mental health.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The government’s response to the Health and Soc…
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↓ The government’s response to the Health and Social Care Com… (43pp) ↓ The government’s response to the Health and Social Care Com… (48pp)

2021

25 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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The law about use of force in mental health uni… (25pp)
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↓ The law about use of force in mental health units: what do … (24pp)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018: st…
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↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guida… ↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guida… (50pp)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018: st…
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↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guida… ↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guida… (50pp)
24 Aug 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Reforming the Mental Health Act — outcome published

We want your views on changes to the Mental Health Act to help put patients at the centre of decisions about their own care.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act
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↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: summary ↓ Diwygio'r Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl (191pp) ↓ Diwygio'r Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl: crynodeb ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: impact assessment (93pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act (web accessible) (186pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act (print ready front cover) (1pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act (print ready) (184pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response (web a… (135pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response (print… (134pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response (print… (1pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response to con… (97pp)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The law about use of force in mental health uni… (25pp)
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↓ The law about use of force in mental health units: what do … (24pp)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018: st…
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↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guida… ↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guida… (50pp)
10 Aug 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changes that the government wants to make to a law called the Mental Health Act (easy read) — outcome published

We want to change some things in the Mental Health Act. Please tell us what you think of the changes.

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↓ Newidiadau mae'r Llywodraeth eisiau eu gwneud i’r Ddeddf Ie… ↓ Changes that the government wants to make to a law called t… (44pp) ↓ Newidiadau y mae’r llywodraeth yn awyddus i’w gwneud i gyfr… (44pp)
15 Jul 2021 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health Act reform consultation response

UIN: HCWS189 The Government has today published the joint Department of Health and Social Care and Ministry of Justice consultation response to the White Paper Reforming the Mental Health Act, published in January this year.The publication of this report represents …

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15 Jul 2021 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Mental Health Act reform consultation response

UIN: HLWS185 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Sajid Javid) has today made the following written ministerial statement:The Government has today published the joint Department of Health and Social Care and Ministry of …

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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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The law about use of force in mental health uni… (25pp)
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↓ The law about use of force in mental health units: what do … (24pp)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018: st…
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↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guida… ↓ Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guida… (50pp)
22 Apr 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changes that the government wants to make to a law called the Mental Health Act (easy read) — consultation closed

We want to change some things in the Mental Health Act. Please tell us what you think of the changes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Changes that the government wants to make to a …
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↓ Newidiadau mae'r Llywodraeth eisiau eu gwneud i’r Ddeddf Ie… ↓ Changes that the government wants to make to a law called t… (44pp) ↓ Newidiadau y mae’r llywodraeth yn awyddus i’w gwneud i gyfr… (44pp)
22 Apr 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Reforming the Mental Health Act — consultation closed

We want your views on changes to the Mental Health Act to help put patients at the centre of decisions about their own care.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act
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↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: summary ↓ Diwygio'r Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl (191pp) ↓ Diwygio'r Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl: crynodeb ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: impact assessment (93pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act (web accessible) (186pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act (print ready front cover) (1pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act (print ready) (184pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response (web a… (135pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response (print… (134pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response (print… (1pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response to con… (97pp)
13 Jan 2021 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changes that the government wants to make to a law called the Mental Health Act (easy read) — consultation opened

We want to change some things in the Mental Health Act. Please tell us what you think of the changes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Changes that the government wants to make to a …
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↓ Newidiadau mae'r Llywodraeth eisiau eu gwneud i’r Ddeddf Ie… ↓ Changes that the government wants to make to a law called t… (44pp) ↓ Newidiadau y mae’r llywodraeth yn awyddus i’w gwneud i gyfr… (44pp)

2020

4 events
13 Jan 2020 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Reforming the Mental Health Act — consultation opened

We want your views on changes to the Mental Health Act to help put patients at the centre of decisions about their own care.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act
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↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: summary ↓ Diwygio'r Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl (191pp) ↓ Diwygio'r Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl: crynodeb ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: impact assessment (93pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act (web accessible) (186pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act (print ready front cover) (1pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act (print ready) (184pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response (web a… (135pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response (print… (134pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response (print… (1pp) ↓ Reforming the Mental Health Act: government response to con… (97pp)

2019

3 events

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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ A consultation on safety and security arrangeme… (19pp)
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↓ The High Security Psychiatric Services (Arrangements for Sa… (21pp) ↓ Easy read consultation: Keeping people safe in high securit… (18pp) ↓ Easy read questionnaire: Keeping people safe in high securi… (17pp)
25 Jul 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education Department of Health and Social Care linked

Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision: a green paper — outcome published

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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Transforming children and young people’s mental… (54pp)
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↓ Quick read: Transforming children and young people's mental… ↓ Consultation questions: children and young people’s mental … (11pp) ↓ Impact assessment on the children and young people's mental… (30pp) ↓ Government response to the consultation on 'Transforming ch… (48pp) ↓ Impact assessment for 'Transforming children and young peop… (32pp)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ A consultation on safety and security arrangeme… (19pp)
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↓ The High Security Psychiatric Services (Arrangements for Sa… (21pp) ↓ Easy read consultation: Keeping people safe in high securit… (18pp) ↓ Easy read questionnaire: Keeping people safe in high securi… (17pp)
2 Mar 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education Department of Health and Social Care linked

Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision: a green paper — consultation closed

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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Transforming children and young people’s mental… (54pp)
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↓ Quick read: Transforming children and young people's mental… ↓ Consultation questions: children and young people’s mental … (11pp) ↓ Impact assessment on the children and young people's mental… (30pp) ↓ Government response to the consultation on 'Transforming ch… (48pp) ↓ Impact assessment for 'Transforming children and young peop… (32pp)

2017

6 events
4 Dec 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Education Department of Health and Social Care linked

Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision: a green paper — consultation opened

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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Transforming children and young people’s mental… (54pp)
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↓ Quick read: Transforming children and young people's mental… ↓ Consultation questions: children and young people’s mental … (11pp) ↓ Impact assessment on the children and young people's mental… (30pp) ↓ Government response to the consultation on 'Transforming ch… (48pp) ↓ Impact assessment for 'Transforming children and young peop… (32pp)
6 Jul 2017 | Bill stage linked

Schools (Mental Health and Wellbeing) Bill [HL]

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 …

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29 Jun 2017 | Research Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Justice linked

Mental health in prisons

Government does not know how many people in prison have a mental illness, how much it is spending on mental health in prisons or whether it is achieving its objectives. It is therefore hard to see how Government can be …

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2016

3 events

2015

5 events
26 Mar 2015 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Adult autism statutory guidance — outcome published

Seeks views on new guidance to support 'Think Autism' and the adult autism strategy.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement t… (60pp)
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↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … (32pp) ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … (60pp) ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … (32pp) ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … (47pp) ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … (31pp) ↓ Running your own local discussions: Consulting on the statu… (11pp) ↓ Consultation on the draft statutory guidance to implement t… ↓ Consultation on statutory guidance to implement the strateg… ↓ Government response (29pp)
26 Mar 2015 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changes to Mental Health Act (1983) Code of Practice — outcome published

Seeks comments on proposed changes to legislation governing the treatment of people with mental health problems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Stronger code: better care consultation on prop… (52pp)
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↓ Mental Health Act 1983: draft code of practice for consulta… (372pp) ↓ Stronger code better care: consultation on proposed changes… (32pp) ↓ Stronger code better care: consultation on proposed changes… (20pp) ↓ Revised code of practice: Mental Health Act 1983 impact ass… (27pp) ↓ Stronger code better care: consultation on proposed changes… (52pp) ↓ Mental Health Act 1983: draft code of practice for consulta… (372pp) ↓ Stronger Code: Better Care - Government response to the con… (90pp) ↓ Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice 2015: Equality Anal… (93pp) ↓ Impact assessment (37pp)

2014

6 events
19 Dec 2014 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Adult autism statutory guidance — consultation closed

Seeks views on new guidance to support 'Think Autism' and the adult autism strategy.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement t… (60pp)
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↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … (32pp) ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … (60pp) ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … (32pp) ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … (47pp) ↓ Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy … (31pp) ↓ Running your own local discussions: Consulting on the statu… (11pp) ↓ Consultation on the draft statutory guidance to implement t… ↓ Consultation on statutory guidance to implement the strateg… ↓ Government response (29pp)
7 Nov 2014 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Adult autism statutory guidance — consultation opened

Seeks views on new guidance to support 'Think Autism' and the adult autism strategy.

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12 Sep 2014 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changes to Mental Health Act (1983) Code of Practice — consultation closed

Seeks comments on proposed changes to legislation governing the treatment of people with mental health problems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Stronger code: better care consultation on prop… (52pp)
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↓ Mental Health Act 1983: draft code of practice for consulta… (372pp) ↓ Stronger code better care: consultation on proposed changes… (32pp) ↓ Stronger code better care: consultation on proposed changes… (20pp) ↓ Revised code of practice: Mental Health Act 1983 impact ass… (27pp) ↓ Stronger code better care: consultation on proposed changes… (52pp) ↓ Mental Health Act 1983: draft code of practice for consulta… (372pp) ↓ Stronger Code: Better Care - Government response to the con… (90pp) ↓ Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice 2015: Equality Anal… (93pp) ↓ Impact assessment (37pp)
7 Jul 2014 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changes to Mental Health Act (1983) Code of Practice — consultation opened

Seeks comments on proposed changes to legislation governing the treatment of people with mental health problems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Stronger code: better care consultation on prop… (52pp)
+9 more
↓ Mental Health Act 1983: draft code of practice for consulta… (372pp) ↓ Stronger code better care: consultation on proposed changes… (32pp) ↓ Stronger code better care: consultation on proposed changes… (20pp) ↓ Revised code of practice: Mental Health Act 1983 impact ass… (27pp) ↓ Stronger code better care: consultation on proposed changes… (52pp) ↓ Mental Health Act 1983: draft code of practice for consulta… (372pp) ↓ Stronger Code: Better Care - Government response to the con… (90pp) ↓ Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice 2015: Equality Anal… (93pp) ↓ Impact assessment (37pp)

2013

6 events

2012

32 events
31 Oct 2012 | Bill stage Department of Health linked

Mental Health (Approval Functions) Bill

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 …

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30 Oct 2012 | Bill stage Department of Health linked

Mental Health (Approval Functions) Bill

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 …

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30 Oct 2012 | Bill stage Department of Health linked

Mental Health (Approval Functions) Bill

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) …

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2011

4 events
25 Nov 2011 | Bill stage linked

Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill [HL]

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 …

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6 Apr 2011 | Bill stage linked

Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill [HL]

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.

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