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The revised Code of Practice has been published. The correct version is now on the DH website.
The Department of Health has published guidance on transfers between places of safety.
Here's our response to the Code of Practice consultation. It's long and detailed (81 pages).
Download our Response (PDF, 423 KB)
CSIP has published a new update on the Act. You can also sign up to be told when the news is updated.
Today the Department of Health published its draft Code of Practice for the Mental Health Act. It is for consultation until 24 January 2008. We will produce a response from the Alliance to reflect the views of our members.
The Code of Practice is a vital document: it will determine how professionals and managers interpret the letter of the law in everyday practice. It will have an important legal status and must be approved by Parliament. We would encourage anyone who has experience of living or working with the Mental Health Act to respond to this consultation individually or through any group for which they are a member.
The Code of Practice consultation for Wales is open for responses until 28 January 2008. Follow the link for details of how to respond.