Approvals Lead
NHS South West Strategic Health Authority
Jenner House
Langley Park Estate
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1GG

Tel:01249 468350
Fax: 01249 468356
Email: MHA.Approvals@southwest.nhs.uk

• The Duties of a Dr Registered with the General Medical Council

• SECTION 12 NATIONAL CRITERIA 
  This criteria details all you need to know for Section 12 initial approval/reapproval.
  
  This is a national criteria for England and was agreed by the National Reference Group and has replaced the HSG 96(3).

The two application forms are suitable for doctors applying for initial Section 12 approval or Section 12 reapproval in the South West.

They are not the correct forms for those wishing to apply for Approved Clinician Approval or renewal. Please see the Approved Clinician section on this site.

• APPLICATION FORM FOR INITIAL SECTION 12 APPROVAL 
  This application form is for medical practitioners who are applying for approval in the South West.

• APPLICATION FORM FOR SECTION 12 REAPPROVAL  
  This form is suitable for doctors who wish to renew their Section 12 approval in the South West

Doctors applying for approval under criterion B, C or D will need to undertaken two Mental Health Act assessments supervised by a Section 12(2) doctor. Below you will find guidance and the supervised assessment forms which need to be completed and returned to Hilary Eagles if applying for approval in the South West.

• SUPERVISED ASSESSMENT FORM AND GUIDANCE 

• Please return all supervised assessment forms to
  Approvals Lead
  NHS South West Strategic Health Authority
  Jenner House
  Langely Park Estate
  Chippenham Wilts
  SN15 1GG

It is important to note that it is the responsibility of the individual practitioner to ensure that proper authorisation is maintained. It is however our policy to remind approved practitioners that their approval is about to expire and, if appropriate, invite them to apply for renewal. However, we can only issue such a reminder if the practitioner keeps us informed of his/her address.

• CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES FORM
  It is of utmost importance that you inform the regional section 12 office that you are working in their area, to ensure the SHA statutory requirements are met, that AMPHs can call on you and that your payments are processed.