Sections Explained

Most people being admitted to our adult or older adult acute wards on a Section of the Mental Health Act will be on either a Section 2 or a Section 3.

You can find out more information about these sections here:

Non-urgent advice: Further information

If you require more information about these or any of the other aspect of the Mental Health Act, please contact Paula Cooper, Mental Health Act Service Manager.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 08:30am – 4:30pm

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Page last reviewed: 8 July, 2021