Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 10331

Mental Health Act 1983

Tabled: 21 October 2024

Answered: 28 October 2024

Question

Tom Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 to ensure that people have an automatic right to (a) assessment and (b) treatment.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

The Mental Health Bill will deliver the Government’s commitment to modernise the Mental Health Act 1983. It will give patients enhanced rights and support, whilst maintaining the right balance to ensure that people get the treatment they need when necessa...

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