An Introduction to the Restricted Patient System
This guidance informs stakeholders about upcoming introductions to the Restricted Patient System.
Applies to England and Wales
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 19 May 2025, 3:00pm to 4:30pm via MS Teams. If you would like to attend, please register via this link.
Updates to this page
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Added new online session details and link: 19 May 2025, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
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Next Teams session updated.
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