DHSC, 'Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018: Statutory guidance for NHS organisations in England, and police forces in England and Wales' (7/12/21)
Use of force statutory guidance "The aim of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 and this statutory guidance is to clearly set out the measures that are needed to both: (a) reduce the use of force; (b) ensure accountability and transparency about the use of force in our mental health units."
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Details Applies to: England (and police forces in Wales)
The Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act became law in November 2018. The aim of the act and the statutory guidance is to:
- clearly set out the measures that are needed to prevent the inappropriate use of force
- ensure accountability and transparency about the use of force in mental health units
The use of force includes:
- physical, mechanical or chemical restraint of a patient
- the isolation of a patient, including seclusion and segregation
This statutory guidance is intended for use by NHS hospitals and independent hospitals (providing NHS-funded care) in England that are providing care and treatment to patients with a mental disorder. It covers:
- how they should meet the legal obligations placed on them by the act
- best practice advice
- the obligations on police officers from Wales when in mental health units in England
This statutory guidance is made under section 11 of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018. It was finalised following a public consultation, which the government has published a response to.
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Type: Statutory guidance🔍
Title: Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018: Statutory guidance for NHS organisations in England, and police forces in England and Wales
Organisation: Department of Health and Social Care🔍
Date: 7/12/21🔍
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