UK's new Mental Health Bill seeks to modernize mental health care, giving patients more control and protection.

The UK's new Mental Health Bill, undergoing its Second Reading, aims to modernize the 1983 Mental Health Act to better protect and support individuals with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and autism. The bill seeks to prevent future tragedies by giving patients more control over their care and limiting detentions for those without co-occurring mental health conditions. It also mandates care and treatment plans for all patients.

November 25, 2024
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