First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health)

Administered by HM Courts & Tribunals Service

• Apply to the tribunal
• Make a victim representation to the tribunal

What we do

We’re responsible for handling applications for the discharge of patients detained in psychiatric hospitals.

We also handle applications to change community treatment orders and the conditions placed on a ‘conditional discharge’ from hospital.

Who we are

We are part of the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber, one of 7 chambers of the First-tier Tribunal which settles legal disputes and is structured around particular areas of law.

Tribunal information

• forms and further guidance
• practice directions and statements
• complaints procedure

Contact the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health)

General enquiries

First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health)
PO Box 8793
5th Floor
Leicester
LE1 8BN
United Kingdom

Email

mhtenquiries@justice.gov.uk

Telephone

0300 123 2201

DX 743090 Leicester 35

Contact information for professionals

Applications, listing, case progression etc

https://www.gov.uk/mental-health-tribunal-contact-details-for-professionals