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This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice and implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: Children and young people’s mental health.
The government's response to the HSCC’s expert panel evaluation on the government's progress on commitments in mental health services in England.
We want your views on the statutory guidance to prevent the inappropriate use of force and ensure transparency and accountability about the use of force in mental health units.
The government has written guidance to help people understand the law about using force in mental health units. We want to know what you think about the guidance.
Public Health England conducted an evidence review on social prescribing approaches for migrant populations in England in collaboration with University College London (UCL).
The government’s response to the recommendations of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee's (PACAC) inquiry.
We want your views on changes to the Mental Health Act to help put patients at the centre of decisions about their own care.
We want to change some things in the Mental Health Act. Please tell us what you think of the changes.
The fifth progress report of the Suicide Prevention Strategy for England details the steps taken to reduce deaths by suicide since January 2019.
Our plan to prevent, mitigate and respond to the mental health impacts of the pandemic during 2021 to 2022.
Assessment of the amendment, which introduced the Liberty Protection Safeguards to replace the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
The ninth annual report by the Care Quality Commission on the use of the Mental Health Act 1983.
We're seeking views on reducing the need for restraint and restrictive intervention for children and young people.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Command paper responding to the Joint Committee on Human Rights’ (JCHR) 7th and 12th reports.
Plans for a new law about how someone can be ordered to be looked after safely if they cannot make decisions for themselves.
Report setting out how women's experience of mental ill health can differ to men's and the strategic priorities for the future.
This green paper sets out the ambition that children and young people who need help for their mental health are able to get it when they need it.
Government response to the joint report of the Education and Health and Social Care Committees on 'Transforming children and young people's mental health provision: a green paper'.
An action plan for improved mental health support to elite and professional sports people.
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