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Mental Health Act 1983: reference guideThis revised reference guide gives information and advice on how the 1983 Mental Health Act operates.- Last update 26 March 2015- in this re-published version images of the paintings not included.It is a reference source for people who want to understand the main provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the regulations under the Act, as amended at 1 April 2015, including by the Mental Health Act 2007, Health and Social Care Acts 2008 and 2012 and Care Act 2014.The revised reference guide complements the revised Mental Health Act Code of Practice, with the Code giving guidance on how the Act should be applied.The guide is not a definitive statement of law, nor a substitute for consulting the Act itself or taking legal advice in relation to the Act.

Code of practice Mental Health Act 1983.Shows professionals how to carry out their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983, and provide high quality and safe care.- Last updated 31 October 2017.- in this re-published version images of the paintings not included.This Code of Practice provides statutory guidance to registered medical practitioners, approved clinicians, managers and staff of providers, and approved mental health professionals on how they should carry out functions under the Mental Health Act ('the Act') in practice. It is statutory guidance for registered medical practitioners and other professionals in relation to the medical treatment of patients suffering from mental disorder. All those for whom the Code is statutory guidance must ensure that they are familiar with its contents. Others for whom the Code is helpful in carrying out their duties should also be familiar with its requirements. The Code has been revised following extensive consultation, collaboration and engagement with service users, carers, professionals, the voluntary sector, providers, commissioners and statutory bodies. The Introduction contains information about the purpose and status of the Code, the role of the Care Quality Commission, what to do if you think the Code is being inappropriately applied and information about safeguarding and whistleblowing. Chapters have been grouped into seven clusters relating to common themes and topics. Colour coding has been used so these groups can be recognized. Comprehensive cross-referencing, annexes and an index have been included to ensure that users can readily find related material.

This is a volume in a series of books based on core studies in child care research commissioned by the Department of Health. The series is introduced by this overview report summarizing the study results. Subsequent books in the serieswill take an in-depth view of topics addressed.