Rethink Mental Illness have created a page which is regularly updated with advice and information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside blogs and stories surrounding the subject, Rethink also have COVID-19 pages on what you need to know articles, such as: Frequently Asked QuestionsAdvice for People Living with Mental IllnessCoronavirus Act [...]
In order to function effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to ensure that people remain safe and well, emergency legislation has been introduced to change the Mental Health Act. You can find all information here at the Rethink website: https://www.rethink.org/news-and-stories/blogs/2020/03/coronavirus-temporary-changes-to-the-mental-health-act/ A summary of changes include: The number of doctors required [...]
Heads Counts's partners at Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA - https://www.ripfa.org.uk) would like help & experience to develop a brief guide to assessment under the Mental Health Act (MHA). RiPfA have provided a short survey to ensure that their brief guide to MHA assessment reflects the views of people [...]