14 Jan 2021
by Michelle Dumont

White Paper on reform of the Mental Health Act

The Government have issued a White Paper on Reform of the Mental Health Act 1983. The reforms include a focus on:

  • Giving patients a voice - including the use of advance choice documents
  • Tackling disparities, including the use of the law in relation to BAME communities
  • How mental health treatment links to the Criminal Justice system
  • How people with learning disabilities and autism are treated under the law

Secretary of State's announcement

Find out more via our consultations page.