mental health trusts
With the proposed changes in the Health and Social Care Bill
promising a major extension of choice; fundamental changes to the
way services are commissioned; the proposed introduction of Payment
by Results currencies for adult mental health services from 2012/13
and the further extension of personal health budgets announced in
the Comprehensive Spending Review, these are challenging times for
commissioners and providers of mental health services.
Our healthcare lawyers recognise the sensitivities surrounding
mental health and have a deep understanding and empathy with the
sector. We deliver responsive and timely advice that supports and
delivers your objectives.
- our clients – specialist mental health trusts, primary care
trusts (PCT) and private providers
- our experience - a dedicated team of healthcare lawyers with
wide ranging experience in advising on all aspects of mental health
and mental capacity law
- specialist advisory services – including advice on treatment of
patients where mental capacity is an issue, applications to the
Court of Protection and representation at Court of Protection
hearings and inquests, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards advice,
advice on issues arising out of the detention of patients under the
Mental Health Act, all levels of general advisory
queries
- 24/7 telephone hotline – providing out-of-hours emergency
advice
- ongoing training - seminars, presentations and practical
workshops, including the compulsory Deprivation of Liberty
Safeguards refresher training
Result: healthcare
lawyers who understand the complex legislation and ethical
environment in which you operate; comprehensive and fast
advice; advice which is reflective of sensitivities