Information

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On here you will find information about different types of Advocacy and about personal and skill development. We have included sections on Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy and other forms of Advocacy.

We have included personal and skill development sections that might help when advocating for yourself.

Overview of IMHA

Section 2 Rights

Section 3 Rights

Section 5(2) Rights

Section 5(4) Rights

Section 17 Rights

Section 117 Rights

Discharge By Nearest Relative

Discharge By Responsible Clinician

First Tier Tribunal

Mental Health Act Hospital Managers’ Meeting

Your Nearest Relative

Ward Rounds

Overview of IMCA

IMCA Mental Capacity

IMCA Best Interests

Overview of CAA

Care and Support Planning

Care and Support Planning Reviews

Eligibility for Support

Safeguarding

Substantial Difficulty and Appropriate Individual