Mental Health
O’Donnells Solicitors specialise in representing patients, carers, family and friends involved in all aspects of mental health law.
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We provide help to patients detained under all sections of the Mental Health Act, to those under guardianship, to patients seeking help under aftercare arrangements and to their relatives and carers.
Legal aid is available completely free of charge, no matter what the patients means, for representation at a Mental Health Review Tribunal. This also applies to a patients nearest relative.
The firms commitment to this area of law is driven by John O’Donnell’s family experiences. We are members of Mind and actively assist local charitable groups involved in mental health issues.
Cumbria
John is well placed for all the units in Cumbria namely West Cumberland Gen Hosp in Whitehaven, Westmoreland Gen Hosp in Kendal and The Carlton Clinic Carlisle from his flat in Bowness on WIindermere thus assuring clients of a speedy response and cover even for last minute s2 cases.
Our Staff
Unlike many other firms we do not send typists or unqualified staff to deal with patients detained in hospital. All our clients are represented by fully qualified lawyers who are recognised by the Law Society as specialists in MHRT work.
John O’Donnell
Peter Roberts
Philippa Curran
Christine Makinson
In Mental Health cases, we usually see patients and their relatives at hospital or in the office if they prefer. Evening and weekend appointments can be arranged.
Mental Health Act
Click the link below for a brief outline of the position under the 1983 Mental Health Act. It is for information only and not intended as a do-it-your-self guide. Specific circumstances require specific advice from a lawyer. Extensive changes will be made when the Mental Health Act 2007 comes into force.
More Information
| Title | Date |
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| Mental Health Act Summary | 28/10/2008 |
| Mental Health Law after 3 November 2008 | 07/10/2008 |
| Mental Health Act Changes | 01/08/2008 |
