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We understand how distressing and confusing circumstances can be and how you or a family member would benefit from mental health advice. At Cartwright King our approach to providing legal advice and assistance on such matters focuses on being highly sensitive to and understanding of clients’ particular needs.
Cartwright King’s specialist mental health solicitors are members of the Law Society’s Mental Health Review Tribunal Panel. This means that we are approved by the Law Society and that we have considerable experience of this type of work.
We ensure our clients have their rights and best interests protected when dealing in any areas of Mental Health law.
Our specialist Mental Health expertise is available to clients across the UK and includes:
• Representation for patients and nearest relatives at Mental Health Review Tribunals.
• Advice and assistance regarding all types of sections, including civil detention, criminal detention, and those who
are conditionally discharged.
• Admission for assessment (Section 2) and treatment (Section 3)
• Supervised discharge
• Hospital order made by the Courts
• Hospital order with restrictions
• Giving access to the experts who can challenge forensic and scientific evidence.
• Judicial Review of decisions regarding individuals made by the Mental Health Review Tribunal.
One of the most common issues we deal with is the detention of patients in hospital against their will. Our specialist mental health legal team can advise regarding the need for and likelihood of success of any appeal, to a Mental Health Tribunal or to the Hospital Managers.
We are also able to advise on the new Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards under the Mental Health Act.
Please contact us by email at mentalhealth@cartwrightking.co.uk or phone on 0300 303 0030 for free advice and assistance.
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