Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“What steps he is taking to support families of patients who have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1983.”
Tabled: 19 March 2025Answered: 25 March 2025
Asked by
Caroline Voaden
Liberal Democrat — South Devon
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Care (Stephen Kinnock)
When someone is detained, family involvement is extremely valuable, and families should be supported to maintain contact with their loved ones. Our Mental Health Bill will strengthen requirements to involve families in people’s care. We will require clinicians to involve patients and their families where possible when developing new statutory care and treatment plans.