It can be hard to understand what your rights are, or how to assert them - especially when you're unwell. We have information for you on sectioning, discrimination, and your rights in other common situations. These guides are for adults in England and Wales who live with mental health problems.
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A general guide to your rights under the Mental Health Act. Includes FAQs, explanations of legal terms and links to further legal information and support.
A general guide on how the Mental Capacity Act affects you and how you can plan ahead in case you lose the capacity to make decisions for yourself.
A general guide to the Human Rights Act, with information about your human rights and what you can do if someone doesn’t respect them.
Explains legal terms that you may find when dealing with mental health-specific law.