Mental Health
Mental health and capacity challenges can be daunting, not just for the individuals directly affected but also for their loved ones. Our firm stands ready to navigate the complexities of mental health and capacity law, ensuring that your rights and well-being are prioritized every step of the way. Our comprehensive mental health legal services include:
- Representation at Mental Health Tribunals
We offer expert mental health legal representation for patients detained under the Mental Health Act, ensuring their rights are protected during tribunal hearings.
- Hospital Manger Hearing
Assistance and representation to challenge continued detention and secure the best possible outcomes.
- Community Treatment Orders(CTOs)
Advising on the implications of the CTOs and representation in hearings to challenge or amend these orders.
- Safeguarding Rights
Ensuring that patients receive the care, treatment and support they need and are entitled to under the law.
- Advice on Treatment Decisions
Guidance on consenting to or refusing medical treatment within the mental health legal framework.
Mental Capacity
Determining and advocating for the rights and best interests of those who may lack mental capacity to make certain decisions is a fundamental aspect of our work. Our mental capacity legal services cover:
- Court of Protection Matters
Representation in all Court of Protection proceedings, including mental health and welfare disputes, property and financial affairs, and deputyship applications.
- Capacity Assessments
Guidance through the process of assessing mental capacity, supporting families, and carers in understanding legal standards and implications.
- Advance Decisions
Assistance in creating and registering LPAs, ensuring that decisions regarding mental health, welfare, property, and financial matters can be made by trusted individuals if you are unable to do so yourself.
- Deprivation of Liberty Dafeguards(DoLS)
Representation and advice for individuals and families concerning DoLS, ensuring that any deprivation of liberty is legally justified, and rights are protected.
- Lasting Powers of Attorney(LPAs)
Assistance in creating and registering LPAs, ensuring that decisions regarding mental health, welfare, property, and financial matters can be made by trusted individuals if you are unable to do so yourself.
Comprehensive Support
We provide comprehensive support to help you navigate legal complexities, protect your rights and ensure the best outcomes for you and your loved ones.
- ✓ Capacity assessments
- ✓ Power of attorney guidance
- ✓ Court of Protection support
- ✓ Advocacy for the vulnerable