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Guidance on Medical Leave for Restricted Patients.

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Medical leave application form for restricted patients

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This document sets out the arrangements that apply for restricted patients detained in psychiatric hospitals who are required to attend general hospitals, dentists, opticians or other designated medical facilities for appointments or procedures for their physical health.

Published 5 March 2021
Last updated 16 March 2021 + show all updates
  1. Added Welsh language version.

  2. First published.