- The Mental Health Act (MHA) is a law that tells people with a mental health disorder what their rights are and how they can be.
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Guide to mental health act section 2.
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Guide to mental health act section 3.
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Guide to mental health act section 4.
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Guide to mental health act section 5 (2).
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Guide to mental health act section 5 (4).
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Guide on Making Decisions – MHA.
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Mental health act words explained.
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I am detained in hospital. What does this mean?
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Your treatment and care plan.
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What is a community treatment order?
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How to give someone the power to make decisions for you.
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What are independent mental health advocates?
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What is guardianship?
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Everyone is equal. What does this mean?
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Information you must be given.
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Leaving the hospital ward.
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What does the term ‘your nearest relative’ mean?
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What should your family ask when you are detained?
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What questions should you ask when you are detained?
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Can professionals share information about you with each other?
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Can professionals share information about you with your family, friends or carers?
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Can people visit me in hospital?
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How can I make sure people know what I want?
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Information on the MHA and what you can do.
Independent mental advocacy.
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