I’ve had a few questions today about the legal terminology “arrest” for the detention of people under s136 Mental Health Act 1983 in England / Wales; which would also apply to a130 Mental Health Order 1986 in Northern Ireland.  Things are different in Scotland – see below: I’ve also had queries via twitter today – […]

The police are sometimes called to A&E and requested by medical or nursing staff to implement a police holding power under mental health legislation – either s136 MHA(EW), s297 MHA(S) and a130 MHO(NI). To implement one of these powers and then remove a person from one health building to another is counter-intuitive to a lot […]

I went back to work today after a week off and waded through emails and letters.  I was delighted to read this:  >>> Dear Inspector Brown, I am pleased to inform you that you will be awarded a Chief Constable’s Award for your outstanding contribution in the role of Mental Health Liaison Officer for West […]