The Approved Mental Health Professional service
undertakes assessments under the Mental health Act
1983.
Our team currently comprises of social workers with specific
training and expertise in relation to mental health law. They
undertake assessments of people who are likely to require admission
to hospital, sometimes under compulsion.
We take referrals usually from mental health teams, the police, GPs
and sometimes from relatives and carers. Nearest Relatives have
specific duties and powers under the Act.
The
Mental Health Act 2007, which came into force on November 3rd
2008, has made small but significant changes to the 1983 Act.
Introducing new professional roles and changes the definition and
criteria of mental disorder.
For further information contact
Care
Connect.
