# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=8 [Latest](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 153, September 2005)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-153-september-2005/4245)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2025 13:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-153-september-2005/4245 "2025-09-10T13:15:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: an update on Cheshire West 2, non-withdrawal of treatment in two very different contexts and SCIE sounds the alarm; (2) In t… --- ## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: General meeting (online, 22 October 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-22-october-2025/4243)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2025 13:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-22-october-2025/4243 "2025-09-10T13:11:00Z")
— This meeting will be held at 2pm via Teams. Email Natalie Cheesewright (Natalie.Cheesewright@Justice.gov.uk) for further details or (by 4pm on 1 October 2025) with items to be included on the agenda. Full details ava… --- ## [MHCS update. Ministry of Justice, 'Mental Health Casework Section stakeholder update' (July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-update-ministry-of-justice-mental-health-casework-section-stakeholder-update-july-2025/4179)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2025 20:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mhcs-update-ministry-of-justice-mental-health-casework-section-stakeholder-update-july-2025/4179 "2025-09-05T20:56:00Z")
— This update has information under the following headings: Published statistics; Mental Health Bill - Supervised Discharge; First Statutory Referrals to the Mental Health Tribunals; Conditional Discharge Reports; Victim… --- ## [August 2025 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/august-2025-update/4175)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 23:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/august-2025-update/4175 "2025-09-03T23:13:32Z")
Website Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log … --- ## [Mental capacity law consultation. Law Commission, 'Mentally incapacitated adults and decision-making: A new jurisdiction' (Law Com No 128, 1993)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-consultation-law-commission-mentally-incapacitated-adults-and-decision-making-a-new-jurisdiction-law-com-no-128-1993/4176)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 23:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-consultation-law-commission-mentally-incapacitated-adults-and-decision-making-a-new-jurisdiction-law-com-no-128-1993/4176 "2025-09-03T23:05:00Z")
— Further consultation document. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Law\_Commission,\_%27Mentally\_incapacitated\_adults\_and\_decision-making:\_A\_new\_jurisdiction%27\_(Law\_Com\_No\_128,\_1993)?id=030925… --- ## [Mental capacity law consultation. Law Commission, 'Mentally Incapacitated Adults and Decision-Making: An Overview' (Law Com No 119, 1991)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-consultation-law-commission-mentally-incapacitated-adults-and-decision-making-an-overview-law-com-no-119-1991/4177)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:55 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-consultation-law-commission-mentally-incapacitated-adults-and-decision-making-an-overview-law-com-no-119-1991/4177 "2025-09-03T22:55:00Z")
— Consultation document. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Law\_Commission,\_%27Mentally\_Incapacitated\_Adults\_and\_Decision-Making:\_An\_Overview%27\_(Law\_Com\_No\_119,\_1991)?id=030925-2255 --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to the MHA, Code and Tribunals (online, 12 November 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-12-november-2025/4172)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-12-november-2025/4172 "2025-09-03T22:45:00Z")
— "The basic course is for all those who need an understanding of the MHA and Code and how it works in practice. It is aimed at all those whose work involves working with those detained, or who may be detained, under th… --- ## [Event. PELT: Becoming an MHA Administrator - the Basics (online, 20 November 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-an-mha-administrator-the-basics-online-20-november-2025/4173)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-an-mha-administrator-the-basics-online-20-november-2025/4173 "2025-09-03T22:44:00Z")
— "The course is designed to equip new or less experienced MHAAs with the tools to do their job effectively. It will assume little or no knowledge of the MHA." Speaker: Peter Edwards. Cost: £125 plus VAT. See PELT websit… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to MCA and Deprivation of Liberty (online, 27 November 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-27-november-2025/4174)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-mca-and-deprivation-of-liberty-online-27-november-2025/4174 "2025-09-03T22:43:00Z")
— "Intensive introduction to all those who need a basic understanding of the MCA and DOLS. Identifying the ‘decision maker’ as the person responsible for the outcome of that particular decision is the key to lawful decis… --- ## [Event. PELT: MHA Masterclass (online, 17 December 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-online-17-december-2025/4169)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-mha-masterclass-online-17-december-2025/4169 "2025-09-03T22:42:00Z")
— "This course will allow practitioners to reflect and update their practice by ensuring they have an up to date understanding of the law. The contents of the course will be up to date and reflect any changes or signific… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to COP, including s21A appeals (online, 3 December 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-3-december-2025/4168)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-cop-including-s21a-appeals-online-3-december-2025/4168 "2025-09-03T22:42:00Z")
— "The Court of Protection has a very wide ambit potential touching the lives of many vulnerable people. DoLS and procedures are authorised or challenged and where arguments about capacity or adult protection and best in… --- ## [Event. PELT: Court of Protection and MCA Masterclass (online, 21 January 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-online-21-january-2026/4170)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-court-of-protection-and-mca-masterclass-online-21-january-2026/4170 "2025-09-03T22:41:00Z")
— "Reviews recent developments in Court of Protection cases. It will include the latest CoP cases on deprivation of liberty, capacity, health and welfare, legal aid and treatment and what practitioners can learn from the… --- ## [Event. PELT: Children and Young People - DOL, Competency and Capacity (online, 28 January 2026)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-children-and-young-people-dol-competency-and-capacity-online-28-january-2026/4171)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 22:39 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-children-and-young-people-dol-competency-and-capacity-online-28-january-2026/4171 "2025-09-03T22:39:00Z")
— "Complex interface between PR, Children Act, Inherent Jurisdiction, MHA, and MCA and Court of Protection. To understand depriving / restricting liberty of C and YP, you need basic knowledge of Children's legislation, … --- ## [P9. Form T126: Form P9 Guidance notes on completing the application form to set aside a decision, or part of it (v09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/p9-form-t126-form-p9-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-to-set-aside-a-decision-or-part-of-it-v09-25/4141)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2025 22:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/p9-form-t126-form-p9-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-to-set-aside-a-decision-or-part-of-it-v09-25/4141 "2025-08-29T22:29:00Z")
— Guidance notes in relation to Form P9: Application to set aside a decision or part of a decision (Rule 45) (v11.22). The Gov.uk update notes state: "Updated the tribunal's address in the guidance." Full details avail… --- ## [T125. Form T125: Form P10 Guidance notes on completing the application form for permission to appeal (v09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t125-form-t125-form-p10-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-for-permission-to-appeal-v09-25/4142)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2025 22:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t125-form-t125-form-p10-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-for-permission-to-appeal-v09-25/4142 "2025-08-29T22:28:00Z")
— Guidance notes for Form P10: Application for permission to appeal (Rule 46) (v11.22). Gov.uk update notes state: "Updated the tribunal's address in the guidance." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthla… --- ## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: Property and affairs 'Town hall' meeting (online, 24 September 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-town-hall-meeting-online-24-september-2025/4145)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2025 22:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-town-hall-meeting-online-24-september-2025/4145 "2025-08-29T22:13:00Z")
— This will be held online at 2pm. "The purpose of these meetings is to afford court users an opportunity to ask questions of resident judges as to court procedures and processes, on a non-case specific basis. Please be … --- ## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: Welfare 'Town hall' meeting (online, 10 September 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-welfare-town-hall-meeting-online-10-september-2025/4146)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2025 22:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-welfare-town-hall-meeting-online-10-september-2025/4146 "2025-08-29T22:09:00Z")
— This will be held online at 2pm. "The purpose of these meetings is to afford court users an opportunity to ask questions of resident judges as to court procedures and processes, on a non-case specific basis. Please be … --- ## [P9. Form T126: Form P9 Guidance notes on completing the application form to set aside a decision, or part of it (v09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/p9-form-t126-form-p9-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-to-set-aside-a-decision-or-part-of-it-v09-25/4147)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2025 21:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/p9-form-t126-form-p9-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-to-set-aside-a-decision-or-part-of-it-v09-25/4147 "2025-08-29T21:29:00Z")
— Guidance notes in relation to Form P9: Application to set aside a decision or part of a decision (Rule 45) (v11.22). The Gov.uk update notes state: "Updated the tribunal's address in the guidance." Full details avail… --- ## [T125. Form T125: Form P10 Guidance notes on completing the application form for permission to appeal (v09.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t125-form-t125-form-p10-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-for-permission-to-appeal-v09-25/4148)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2025 21:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t125-form-t125-form-p10-guidance-notes-on-completing-the-application-form-for-permission-to-appeal-v09-25/4148 "2025-08-29T21:28:00Z")
— Guidance notes for Form P10: Application for permission to appeal (Rule 46) (v11.22). Gov.uk update notes state: "Updated the tribunal's address in the guidance." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthla… --- ## [T129. Form T129: Your rights to legal representation and to see the tribunal doctor (v04.25)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t129-form-t129-your-rights-to-legal-representation-and-to-see-the-tribunal-doctor-v04-25/4140)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2025 19:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/t129-form-t129-your-rights-to-legal-representation-and-to-see-the-tribunal-doctor-v04-25/4140 "2025-08-29T19:41:00Z")
— The Gov.uk update notes state: "Updated for legal accuracy. Added details of support and advice groups and made the guidance more accessible." The form is still a PDF but the guidance is now in a separate HTML page (so… --- ## [Academic survey of hospital managers. Lancaster University, 'Research study on associate hospital managers: Recruiting survey respondents now' (23 July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/academic-survey-of-hospital-managers-lancaster-university-research-study-on-associate-hospital-managers-recruiting-survey-respondents-now-23-july-2025/4130)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2025 16:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/academic-survey-of-hospital-managers-lancaster-university-research-study-on-associate-hospital-managers-recruiting-survey-respondents-now-23-july-2025/4130 "2025-08-27T16:38:00Z")
— Lancaster University are conducting a survey of those who sit on hospital managers' panels, in England and Wales, and in the NHS and independent sector, as part of the "Searching for the Community in the Mental Health … --- ## [Case (Death). Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v YD (Refusal of Withdrawal of Treatment) \[2025\] EWCOP 31 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-hillingdon-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-v-yd-refusal-of-withdrawal-of-treatment-2025-ewcop-31-t3/4061)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2025 12:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-hillingdon-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-v-yd-refusal-of-withdrawal-of-treatment-2025-ewcop-31-t3/4061 "2025-08-13T12:17:00Z")
— The trust sought orders to permit them to withdraw CANH. This was opposed by the patient's fiancée and partner (who had not known of each other's existence before his hospitalisation) and the Official Solicitor. The ju… --- ## [July 2025 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/july-2025-update/3960)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2025 18:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/july-2025-update/3960 "2025-08-04T18:05:31Z")
Website Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log … --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 152, July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-152-july-2025/3912)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 July 2025 18:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-152-july-2025/3912 "2025-07-18T18:00:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: what to do when an advance decision to refuse treatment may be in play, and the consequences of the gaps between services fo… --- ## [Case (No complaint without consent). West Sussex County Council (24 017 091) \[2025\] MHLO 15 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-complaint-without-consent-west-sussex-county-council-24-017-091-2025-mhlo-15-lgsco/3820)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2025 21:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-complaint-without-consent-west-sussex-county-council-24-017-091-2025-mhlo-15-lgsco/3820 "2025-07-03T21:28:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to safeguarding and other actions relating to Mrs X’s mental capacity assessment. This is because we do not have consent from Mr… --- ## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: Property and affairs meeting (online, 9 July 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-meeting-online-9-july-2025/3818)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2025 21:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-property-and-affairs-meeting-online-9-july-2025/3818 "2025-07-03T21:26:00Z")
— This meeting will be held at 2pm via Teams. Contact Natalie Cheesewright (Natalie.Cheesewright@Justice.gov.uk) if you wish to attend. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:Court\_of\_Protec… --- ## [Minutes. COP User Group, 'Meeting (P and A): Minutes and action points' (22 January 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-p-and-a-minutes-and-action-points-22-january-2025/3819)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2025 21:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/minutes-cop-user-group-meeting-p-and-a-minutes-and-action-points-22-january-2025/3819 "2025-07-03T21:22:00Z")
— Minutes and action points from meeting. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/COP\_User\_Group,\_%27Meeting\_(P\_and\_A):\_Minutes\_and\_action\_points%27\_(22\_January\_2025)?id=030725-2122 --- ## [June 2025 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/june-2025-update/3813)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2025 11:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/june-2025-update/3813 "2025-07-02T11:34:48Z")
Website Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log … --- ## [Ill-treatment by care worker. Aidan Rednedge, 'Moment cruel carer throws dementia-stricken pensioner, 88, around 'like a rag doll' and threatens to 'flog him' days before he died' (Daily Mail, 30 June 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ill-treatment-by-care-worker-aidan-rednedge-moment-cruel-carer-throws-dementia-stricken-pensioner-88-around-like-a-rag-doll-and-threatens-to-flog-him-days-before-he-died-daily-mail-30-june-2025/3807)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2025 19:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ill-treatment-by-care-worker-aidan-rednedge-moment-cruel-carer-throws-dementia-stricken-pensioner-88-around-like-a-rag-doll-and-threatens-to-flog-him-days-before-he-died-daily-mail-30-june-2025/3807 "2025-06-30T19:04:00Z")
— Bilikesu Olagunju pleaded guilty to one count of ill-treating or wilfully neglecting an individual while acting as a care worker, under s20 Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. The victim was John Attard, a frail elde… --- ## [Case ("Right Care Right Person" PFD report). Sophie Cotton (Durham Constabulary) \[2025\] MHLO 14 (PFD)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-right-care-right-person-pfd-report-sophie-cotton-durham-constabulary-2025-mhlo-14-pfd/3806)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2025 14:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-right-care-right-person-pfd-report-sophie-cotton-durham-constabulary-2025-mhlo-14-pfd/3806 "2025-06-30T14:05:00Z")
— The police refused three times to carry out a welfare check, under "Right Care Right Person" (and another time refusing a 999 call because there had been no suicide threat that day). The family then forced their own wa… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=9)