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GUIDELINES ON SECTION 17 LEAVE OF ABSENCE MHA (1983)

(7 days ago) WebDocument Summary. All in-patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 within Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust may only be granted Leave of Absence through the proper prescription and implementation of Section 17 of the Mental Health Act …

http://www.cntw.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/POL-001-005-006-Mental_Health_Act_Guidelines_on_Section17_Leave.pdf

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Section 17 Leave of Absence under the Mental Health Act …

(7 days ago) WebSection 17 Leave Page 5 of 28 Version 5 Section 17 Leave of Absence under the Mental Health Act 1983 1. INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE 1.1 Patients detained under the …

https://www.solent.nhs.uk/media/2271/amh002-section-17-leave-v5.pdf

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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 1983 SECTION 17 POLICY

(2 days ago) WebTHE USE OF LEAVE UNDER SECTION 17 OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT POLICY AND PROCEDURES 1. Assurance Statement 1.1 Introduction This Policy aims to ensure that …

https://www.dtgp.cpft.nhs.uk/FileHandler.ashx?id=846

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Mental Health Act 1983 - Legislation.gov.uk

(5 days ago) WebChanges to legislation: Mental Health Act 1983, Section 17 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 22 April 2024. There are changes that may be brought …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/section/17

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Mental Health Act - NHS

(5 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder. You can read the Mental …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act/

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Discharge from mental health inpatient settings - GOV.UK

(8 days ago) WebFor individuals who are immigration detained and transferred under section 48 of the Mental Health Act 1983, the Home Office must be involved in decisions in …

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/discharge-from-mental-health-inpatient-settings/discharge-from-mental-health-inpatient-settings

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Mental Health Act SECTION 17 Procedural Document

(5 days ago) WebKey Words: Mental Health Act, Section 17, Absence of leave, Code of Practice Version: Version 2.1.3 Approved by: MHA Governance Delivery Group (MHAGDG) Ratified by: …

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MHA-PROCEDURE-SECTION_17-Exp-May-26.pdf

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The Missing Voices: Carers’ Experiences of Section 17 …

(6 days ago) WebSection 17 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (s.17) allows the Responsible Clinician to grant a leave of absence from hospital from a few hours to several days, enabling detained individuals to spend time with …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09503153.2021.1928620

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Mental Health Act 1983 - Legislation.gov.uk

(3 days ago) WebMore Resources. This is the original version (as it was originally enacted). (1) The responsible medical officer may grant to any patient who is for the time being liable to be …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/section/17/enacted

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Mental Health Act 1983 - Legislation.gov.uk

(6 days ago) Web17 Leave of absence from hospital. E+W (1) The [F1 responsible clinician] may grant to any patient who is for the time being liable to be detained in a hospital under this Part of this …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/section/17?view=plain

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Section 17 Leave Policy : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS …

(7 days ago) WebSection 17 Leave Policy. SABP/Risk/0039. May 2022. Policy and Procedure. Section 17 Leave Policy - Appendix 1 - Competence Framework - Checklist. SABP/RISK/0039. Jul …

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/aboutus/policies/mental-health-act-mental-capacity-act/s17leave

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Section 17 Leave Policy & Requirements - DPT

(7 days ago) WebSection 17 Leave Policy & Requirements. The purpose of this policy is to outline the procedure and requirements for staff covering leave for patients under Section 17 of the …

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/resources/policies-and-procedures/mental-health/section-17-leave-policy-requirements

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Leave of absence under the Mental Health Act 1983

(3 days ago) WebMental Health Act 1983, section 17 (1) Leave of absence is used when a patient is to be absent from the detaining hospital, such as when they require inpatient …

https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/content/legal/leave-of-absence-under-the-mental-health-act-1983

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Section 17 of the Mental Health Act - Cambridge Core

(7 days ago) WebFrom 1 April 1996 mental health legislation was expanded to include provision for “supervised discharge” under the Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995. …

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychiatric-bulletin/article/section-17-of-the-mental-health-act/CA90794B7A6FC5C2A62BD3C1B216DAD0

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Section 17 - Leave of Absence Policy - Hywel Dda University …

(8 days ago) WebSection 17 Leave of Absence Policy 1. Introduction A patient who is currently liable to be detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, 1983 (the Act), can only …

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/about-us/governance-arrangements/board-committees/mental-health-legislation-committee-mhlc/mental-health-legislation-committee-meeting-2-september-2021/item-11-section-17-leave-policy/

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Supervised community treatment and section 17 of the Mental …

(7 days ago) WebOn 17 November 2006 the government announced its plan to introduce a Bill to make a range of amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983. One of the proposals is to …

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychiatric-bulletin/article/supervised-community-treatment-and-section-17-of-the-mental-health-act-1983/5057410D796BE91BFC6B5C2DD40787C9

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DHHS plans to heighten requirements to qualify for section 17 …

(Just Now) WebAUGUSTA, Maine(NEWS CENTER) -- Big changes are being proposed in an effort to streamline mental health services in Maine. The changes, coming from the …

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/dhhs-plans-to-heighten-requirements-to-qualify-for-section-17-care/97-98972867

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MaineCare Section 17: What's Really Going On? - PTLA.org

(3 days ago) WebYou are eligible for Section 17 services if: 1. You are 18 or older (or an emancipated minor). AND. 2. You have a primary diagnosis of Schizophrenia OR Schizoaffective Disorder (If …

https://www.ptla.org/mainecare-section-17-eligibility

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Leave for inpatients policy and guidance including section 17

(9 days ago) WebMental Health Act Commission-Tenth Biennial Report 2001 to 2003; Mental Health Act Manual 17th Edition (Richard Jones). Ministry of Justice, Mental Health …

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/policies/leave-for-inpatients-policy-and-guidance-including-s17/

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About sectioning - Mind

(5 days ago) WebUnder section 117, health authorities and local social services have a legal duty to provide free aftercare for people who have been discharged under Mental Health Act sections 3, …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/sectioning/about-sectioning/

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The ethical dilemma of involuntary mental health treatment

(1 days ago) WebSeveral states have changed policy in recent years to make involuntary commitment easier for people with severe mental illnesses. But forced treatment still …

https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2024/04/17/ethical-dilemma-involuntary-mental-health-treatment

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Paid Sick Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and …

(6 days ago) WebUpdate: COVID-19 PHE Leave Was in Effect Until June 8, 2023, four weeks after COVID-19 Public Health Emergencies ended. On May 11, 2023, the federal Dept. of Health and …

https://cdle.colorado.gov/dlss/paid-sick-leave-under-the-colorado-healthy-families-and-workplaces-act-hfwa

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Behavioral Health Workforce Shortages and State Resource Systems

(6 days ago) WebThis policy report underscores the urgent need to address the provider shortage for behavioral health services in America. It reflects intensive deliberation and research …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/behavioral-health-workforce-shortages-and-state-resource-systems

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Underserved Rural, Racial and Ethnic Communities

(9 days ago) WebThis policy report explores mental health-related disparities across rural, racial and ethnic communities. It reflects intensive deliberation and research conducted by the …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/underserved-rural-racial-and-ethnic-communities

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Loneliness can have devastating impact on mental and physical …

(2 days ago) WebLoneliness can have devastating impact on mental and physical health. Politics & Policy Show More FOX 32 Special Reports Chicago-area bakery brings …

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1448158

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The Missing Voices: carers experiences of Section 17 leave …

(6 days ago) WebSection 17 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (s.17) allows the Responsible Clinician to grant a leave of absence from hospital from a few hours to several days, enabling detained …

https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/175028/3/The_Missing_Voices_Carers_Experiences_of_Section_17_Leave_Mental_Health_Act_1983_in_England.pdf

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MDMA trials are showing it has promise as a psychiatric medicine

(3 days ago) WebRachel McNulty (Letters, 19 April) is right to emphasise the need for proper funding of integrated mental health care and social support, but wrong to dismiss …

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/26/mdma-trials-are-showing-it-has-promise-as-a-psychiatric-medicine

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Black Adolescent Suicide Rate Reveals Urgent Need to Address …

(9 days ago) WebNew federal data shows that the suicide rate among Black youth ages 10 to 19 surpassed that of their White peers for the first time in 2022, increasing 54% since …

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/04/22/black-adolescent-suicide-rate-reveals-urgent-need-to-address-mental-health-care-barriers

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Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer Countries

(9 days ago) WebThe child and teen (ages 1-19 years) firearm mortality rate varies by state in the U.S. from 2.1 deaths per 100,000 in New York and New Jersey to 17.6 deaths per …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/child-and-teen-firearm-mortality-in-the-u-s-and-peer-countries/

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