Guidance
An Introduction to the Restricted Patient System
This guidance informs stakeholders about upcoming introductions to the Restricted Patient System.
The Mental Health Casework Section (MHCS) run online sessions on a quarterly basis. These sessions provide a greater understanding of the Secretary of State’s (SofS) functions under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983. This is a specialist and broad topic and the presenter will endeavour to provide you with a greater understanding of MHCS responsibilities alongside particular sections of the Act namely:
- Section 37 Hospital Orders
- Section 41 Restriction Orders
- Section 47/49 and 48/49 Transfers from prison
- Section 45A and 45B Hospital directions
The next session will be held on 20 August 10am to 11:30am via MS Teams. If you would like to attend, please register via this link.
Updates to this page
Published 22 March 2023