Section 12/Approved Clinician Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended)
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Welcome to Section 12(2) Mental Health Act 1983



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The Mental Health Act 1983 requires that in those cases where two medical recommendations for the compulsory admission of a mentally disordered person to hospital or for reception into guardianship are required one of the two must be made by a practitioner approved for that purpose under Section12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Section 12(2) is also desirable for practitioners providing reports to the Court or giving evidence under Part 111 of the Act.

Click here for: Guidance for General Practitioners: Medical Examinations and Medical Recommendations Under the Act

The Section 12(2) Lead is Hilary Eagles LLM who can be contacted at:

NHS South West
Jenner House
Langley Park Estate
Chippenham
Wiltshire, SN15 1GG

Telephone 01249 468350 Email us

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Website Updated

10/03/2010

 
NHS South West, Jenner House, Langley Park Estate, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1GG
Tel: 01249 468350 Fax: 01249 468356 E-Mail