Mental Health

Any of us might have a problem with mental health – our own or that of a relative – at any time. As with any health problem, this can be a worrying time – often more so because we rarely discuss mental health, and tend not to understand the process for getting treatment.

At BHP Law, we recognise the concerns that any of us would have in dealing with these issues, and we are keen to help. We take the time to try to understand the issues that you have and to devise the best plan to help and advise you.

We have a team of specialists who work in this area of the law, assisting both patients and their families. The vast majority of our work is paid for through our contract with the Legal Aid Agency, which means that it is unlikely that you will have to pay any fees yourself.

In particular, our specialist team can help and represent you in connection with any of these matters:

Mental Health Tribunals
Hospital Managers Meetings / Hearings
Consent to Treatment

Care Programme Approach / Section 117 Discharge Meetings / Aftercare
Informal Patients with issues whilst detained
Nearest Relative Representation
Displacement of Nearest Relative
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Community Treatment Orders
Transferred Prisoners
Unlawful Detention

If you have been detained under the Mental Health Act, or if you are having issues with your treatment or that of a family member, please do get in touch.

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Your Mental Health Team

Jonathan Barker

Senior Associate

Jonathan advises on all aspects of Mental Health and Court of Protection Law, alongside work in Civil Litigation. He is an Accredited Member of the Law…

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Rachel Elliott

Associate

Rachel is an Associate Solicitor working across the Dispute Resolution/Employment and Mental Health teams. She has excellent academic credentials including…

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Megan Austin

Apprentice Solicitor

Megan joined BHP Law as a Solicitor Apprentice in 2022 after completing her A-levels. She attends Northumbria University one day per week and is expected…

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