Implementing the amended Mental Health Act 1983
The Mental Health Act 2007 amends the Mental Health Act 1983. This website is for everyone involved in implementing those amendments
CSIP/NIMHE is tasked by the Department of Health to have a key role in:
- informing those involved in mental health care of the proposed changes and the impact they may have
- supporting implementation by service providers, directly and by signposting sources of information
- and providing opportunties to influence national policy
Code of
Practice
The final version of the revised Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice is now available electronically.
Summary of
the Amendments
Find out more about the main changes to the 1983 Mental Health Act made by the 2007 Act.
Direct Payments
Consultation
The DH seeks your views on direct payments for those subject to mental health legislation.
