The
Mental Health Act (MHA) allows for involuntary detention and treatment under certain circumstances. If you have any questions about this please contact us. Click
here to get additional information about detention, treatment, and care while in hospital.
There are rights set out under the MHA, such as appealing to a review panel, relating to people who are under the MHA. Please click below to get information on the rights set out in the MHA of patients under one admission certificate, formal patients (under two certificates), and persons under a community treatment order.