In September 2023, links were added to the new 'Understanding the Mental Health Act 1983' and 'Community Mental Health Framework' procedures.

<a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/contents" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mental Health Act 1983</a>

Legislation

<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/435512/MHA_Code_of_Practice.PDF" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mental Health Act 1983: Code of Practice</a>

Code of Practice

<a href="/chapter/understanding-the-mental-health-act-1983">Understanding the Mental Health Act 1983</a>
<a href="https://cheshireeastadults.proceduresonline.antser.com/chapter/amhp-procedure">AMHP Procedure</a>
<a href="https://cheshireeastadults.proceduresonline.antser.com/chapter/section-117-aftercare">Section 117 Aftercare</a>
<a href="/chapter/community-mental-health-framework">Community Mental Health Framework</a>
<a href="https://cheshireeastadults.proceduresonline.antser.com/chapter/social-circumstances-report">Social Circumstances Report</a>

Related Procedures

<a href="https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/health-matters/health-conditions/mental-health/mental-health.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cheshire East website, Mental wellbeing</a>
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-act-1983-patient-information-leaflets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mental Health Act 1983: patient information leaflets</a>

Mental Health Act 1983

Amendment

1. Legislation

2. Code of Practice

3. Related Procedures

4. Other Useful Resources