Mental Health (and mental capacity issues)

Julie Burton Law works with clients who are detained under the Mental Health Act, including people detained in acute services, forensic services or rehabilitation services and those held under guardianship.

We do this by:

• Providing advice and representation at Mental Health Review Tribunals
• Assisting at hospital managers' hearings
• Obtaining after care services
• Working with people who lack mental capacity (including their family and carers)
• Ensuring that 'best interests' are safeguarded
• Providing high quality training to mental health professionals
• Drawing up Lasting Powers of Attorney

Case Studies - a flavour of the work we do

L - client detained under section 3 Mental Health Act 1983 transferred to medium secure unit due to risk of absconsion and aggression. Application made to Hospital Managers and to Mental Health Review Tribunal. Analysis of evidence of aggression carried out. Discharge secured at Hospital Managers hearing.

S - Police involved in client's first admission in highly disturbed state. Responded well to treatment and indicated willingness to co-operate voluntarily. Once settled, no evidence of risk to self or others. With support of family, discharge home secured at Mental Health Review Tribunal.

Testimonial

'I was very pleased with your help and guidance'
- A

'You do a great job'
- D