oVER 30 years’ experienceMental Health Law Solicitors
We assist those suffering from mental health problems who are being detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
- About UsMental Health Law is a highly specialised area of law and is an area that deals with the mental health and well-being of people.
AH Solicitors specialise in Mental Health Law. We are able to provide legal advice and representation to people who have been or who are detained under the Mental Health Act , as well as their families and carers. It is an area of law that we are passionate about.
We assist those suffering from mental health problems who are being detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
We feel that we give a high level of service and care to our clients and also their family members when required. We realise that this is an extremely troubling time for our clients and their families.
As well as representing people detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 we are also able to advise on your eligibility for aftercare services from the public bodies.
Persons detained under the Mental Health Act are eligible for free legal advice and assistance. We can visit a person at any hospital
Important Advice
Patients
If you are being held in hospital under the Mental Health Act and you have any questions about your treatment or you wish to apply to the Mental Health Tribunal to be discharged from the hospital then we can help.
If you have been released from hospital but have to comply with the conditions of a Community Treatment Order then you are also entitled to apply to the Tribunal to have the Community Treatment Order discharged. You will be automatically eligible for legal aid, which is free of charge.
Relatives of Patients
If you are the nearest relative of a patient being held under the Mental Health Act then you have important rights including the right to insist on the discharge of a patient, and if this is blocked by the hospital then you can apply to the Mental Health Tribunal.
Legal aid is freely available to represent patients before the Mental Health Tribunal. Call one of our Solicitors for further advice.
FAQQuestions or concerns on your mind?
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Mental health law sets out the rights of people who are experiencing mental health difficulties, including how they can be assessed, treated, detained, and supported under the Mental Health Act.
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Being sectioned means you are detained under the Mental Health Act so that you can receive assessment or treatment in hospital. Detention must meet strict legal criteria.
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Yes. Most people who are detained have the right to apply to a Mental Health Tribunal, which can review whether the detention should continue.
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In most mental health cases, including tribunals, legal aid is available regardless of income. We can arrange this for you.
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The process varies, but hearings are usually scheduled within set timeframes depending on the section. We can advise you on what to expect and help prepare in advance.
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Yes. Family members can often be involved, particularly as nearest relatives. Their role depends on the circumstances, and we can advise on rights and boundaries.
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The tribunal may order discharge, recommend changes to your care, or decide that detention should continue. We explain outcomes clearly and advise on next steps.
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Not always. Some hearings take place remotely or on the ward. We will ensure reasonable adjustments are made if attending is difficult.
- ADVICECase Funding
We provide a high quality of service to all of our clients whether they are in receipt of Legal Aid or paying privately.
The Government have recently made changes to the Legal Aid Scheme. Call today for advice on whether you are eligible for this free of charge service.
For more information on legal aid click here
AH Solicitors have been awarded a Legal Aid Contract by the Legal Aid Agency. This means that our files go through extra scrutiny to uphold the standard of our work. We also hold the Law Society’s Lexcel standard. We will always check whether you are eligible for Legal Aid first. Whether you are eligible also depends on your income. We will make the application for Legal Aid on your behalf.
- LPA SOLICITORSLasting Power of Attorney (LPA): What It Does and How We Help
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows a trusted person (the attorney) to make decisions on your behalf about your finances and property, or about your health and personal welfare, if you lose the mental capacity to make those decisions yourself.
We can advise you on the process of creating an LPA or handle the entire application for you. Our services are offered on a fixed-fee basis, with competitive rates.
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Mental Health Law
We are able to provide legal advice and representation to people who have mental health issues, as well as their families and carers. It is an area of law that we are passionate about.
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Court of Protection
If disputes arise between the people making those decisions, which cannot be resolved, it may, be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection.
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Community Care
Rosie Williams runs our Community Care Law department. We represent people who may not be receiving the care they need in the community, or are being incorrectly charged or overcharged for that care.
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