# MHLO updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=10 [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:** 11 --- ## [Prison transfer delays. HM Inspectorate of Prisons, 'The long wait: A thematic review of delays in the transfer of mentally unwell prisoners' (February 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/prison-transfer-delays-hm-inspectorate-of-prisons-the-long-wait-a-thematic-review-of-delays-in-the-transfer-of-mentally-unwell-prisoners-february-2024/3675)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2025 21:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/prison-transfer-delays-hm-inspectorate-of-prisons-the-long-wait-a-thematic-review-of-delays-in-the-transfer-of-mentally-unwell-prisoners-february-2024/3675 "2025-05-18T21:28:00Z")
— "This thematic review scrutinises access to mental health care in prisons. In 2022–23, we noted delays in mental health transfers in over three-quarters of our prison inspection reports." Full details available at: h… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 150, May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-150-may-2025/3674)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2025 21:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-150-may-2025/3674 "2025-05-18T21:22:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: new and updated guidance notes; (2) In the Practice and Procedure Report: naming clinicians (and other professionals), and c… --- ## [Contract management guidance. Legal Aid Agency, 'Contract management: mental health guidance' (v5, 1 September 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/contract-management-guidance-legal-aid-agency-contract-management-mental-health-guidance-v5-1-september-2024/3670)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2025 10:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/contract-management-guidance-legal-aid-agency-contract-management-mental-health-guidance-v5-1-september-2024/3670 "2025-05-16T10:35:00Z")
— The version history states that the changes made since v4 (20 March 2023) are: "Amended to include a new provision under alternative arrangements. Designated Accredited Representatives has been removed as a provision f… --- ## [Case (Discharge of rule 11(7)(b) appointments). KH v Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust \[2025\] UKUT 128 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-discharge-of-rule-11-7-b-appointments-kh-v-nottinghamshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust-2025-ukut-128-aac/3667)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2025 12:03 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-discharge-of-rule-11-7-b-appointments-kh-v-nottinghamshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust-2025-ukut-128-aac/3667 "2025-05-15T12:03:00Z")
— (1) In KH's case the representative asked for the rule 11(7)(b) appointment to be discharged on the basis that the patient had capacity and objected. The tribunal's reasons for refusing were inadequate: it was not clea… --- ## [Case (PB release set aside). Re Griffiths \[2023\] PBSA 24](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-pb-release-set-aside-re-griffiths-2023-pbsa-24/3663)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2025 21:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-pb-release-set-aside-re-griffiths-2023-pbsa-24/3663 "2025-05-14T21:25:00Z")
— The Parole Board had directed the release of a s47/49 patient. The Secretary of State applied for the decision to be set aside, and was successful on the basis of new information which demonstrated a change in circumst… --- ## [Case (Prosecution of independent hospital). R v Cygnet Health Care Limited \[2023\] MHLO 6](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-prosecution-of-independent-hospital-r-v-cygnet-health-care-limited-2023-mhlo-6/3662)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2025 10:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-prosecution-of-independent-hospital-r-v-cygnet-health-care-limited-2023-mhlo-6/3662 "2025-05-12T10:29:00Z")
— Cygnet were fined £1,530,000, and ordered to pay £79,773.59 costs and £180 victim surcharge, after pleading guilty to failing to provide safe care and treatment contrary to regulations 12 and 22 of the Health and Socia… --- ## [Case (Non-treatment of diabetes under MHA). Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust v MC \[2025\] EWHC 920 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-non-treatment-of-diabetes-under-mha-nottinghamshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust-v-mc-2025-ewhc-920-fam/3651)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2025 09:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-non-treatment-of-diabetes-under-mha-nottinghamshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust-v-mc-2025-ewhc-920-fam/3651 "2025-05-12T09:10:00Z")
— The trust sought a declaration under the inherent jurisdiction that it would be lawful not to treat a s37/41 patient in Rampton for diabetes even if that led to his physical decline and premature death. The High Court … --- ## [Case (Local authority consent to child's DOL). J v Bath and North East Somerset Council \[2025\] EWCA Civ 478](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-local-authority-consent-to-childs-dol-j-v-bath-and-north-east-somerset-council-2025-ewca-civ-478/3627)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2025 20:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-local-authority-consent-to-childs-dol-j-v-bath-and-north-east-somerset-council-2025-ewca-civ-478/3627 "2025-05-06T20:44:00Z")
— A local authority cannot give valid consent to confinement so as to remove a case from Article 5. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/J\_v\_Bath\_and\_North\_East\_Somerset\_Council\_(2025)\_EWCA\_Civ\_… --- ## [Case (Employment status of associate hospital managers). Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust v Moon \[2024\] EAT 4](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-employment-status-of-associate-hospital-managers-lancashire-and-south-cumbria-nhs-foundation-trust-v-moon-2024-eat-4/3626)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2025 20:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-employment-status-of-associate-hospital-managers-lancashire-and-south-cumbria-nhs-foundation-trust-v-moon-2024-eat-4/3626 "2025-05-06T20:22:00Z")
— Summary from beginning of judgment: "The \[Employment\] Tribunal had made no error of law in concluding that the claimant, who had been appointed as an Associate Hospital Manager, namely a person authorised by the board … --- ## [NHS law book. David Lock, Leon Glenister and Hannah Gibbs, NHS Law and Practice (2nd edn, LAG 2024)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/nhs-law-book-david-lock-leon-glenister-and-hannah-gibbs-nhs-law-and-practice-2nd-edn-lag-2024/3583)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2025 22:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/nhs-law-book-david-lock-leon-glenister-and-hannah-gibbs-nhs-law-and-practice-2nd-edn-lag-2024/3583 "2025-04-14T22:21:00Z")
— Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/David\_Lock,\_Leon\_Glenister\_and\_Hannah\_Gibbs,\_NHS\_Law\_and\_Practice\_(2nd\_edn,\_LAG\_2024)?id=140425-2221 --- ## [Case (Supported living accommodation and s117). Cheshire East Council (23 005 368) \[2025\] MHLO 9 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-supported-living-accommodation-and-s117-cheshire-east-council-23-005-368-2025-mhlo-9-lgsco/3582)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2025 14:32 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-supported-living-accommodation-and-s117-cheshire-east-council-23-005-368-2025-mhlo-9-lgsco/3582 "2025-04-14T14:32:00Z")
— The council ceased paying rent under s117 when a residential care home was deregistered to become supported living accommodation. During the Ombudsman's investigation the council relied on the three-stage Mwanza test, … --- ## [Financial eligibility for certificated work. Legal Aid Agency, 'Means Assessment Guidance' (v14, April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-eligibility-for-certificated-work-legal-aid-agency-means-assessment-guidance-v14-april-2025/3580)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-eligibility-for-certificated-work-legal-aid-agency-means-assessment-guidance-v14-april-2025/3580 "2025-04-13T21:58:00Z")
— This relates to Full Representation (not CLR for mental health tribunals), Family Help (Higher) and exceptional cases (as opposed to escape fee cases). Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Leg… --- ## [Financial eligibility. Legal Aid Agency, 'Keycard 61' (April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-eligibility-legal-aid-agency-keycard-61-april-2025/3579)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-eligibility-legal-aid-agency-keycard-61-april-2025/3579 "2025-04-13T21:54:00Z")
— This document is helpful when working out financial eligibility for civil Legal Aid. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Legal\_Aid\_Agency,\_%27Keycard\_61%27\_(April\_2025)?id=130425-2154 --- ## [Case (ADHD and DLA). PM v SSWP \[2025\] UKUT 85 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-adhd-and-dla-pm-v-sswp-2025-ukut-85-aac/3577)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-adhd-and-dla-pm-v-sswp-2025-ukut-85-aac/3577 "2025-04-13T21:47:00Z")
— A person with ADHD is suffering from a state of arrested development or incomplete physical development of the brain under regulation 12(5) Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991. Full details… --- ## [Case (Failure to secure appointment of deputy). London Borough of Haringey (24 008 874) \[2025\] MHLO 8 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-failure-to-secure-appointment-of-deputy-london-borough-of-haringey-24-008-874-2025-mhlo-8-lgsco/3578)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-failure-to-secure-appointment-of-deputy-london-borough-of-haringey-24-008-874-2025-mhlo-8-lgsco/3578 "2025-04-13T21:40:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "Mrs Z complained about the Council’s failure to ensure Mr X had somebody to take decisions about his welfare and finances. We found fault with the Council for delaying a Mental Capacity assessment… --- ## [Organ donation. Jordan Parsons and Thomas Hayes, 'Mental capacity and ‘opt out’ for organ donation: Principled presumptions?' (Medial Law International, 28 February 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/organ-donation-jordan-parsons-and-thomas-hayes-mental-capacity-and-opt-out-for-organ-donation-principled-presumptions-medial-law-international-28-february-2025/3576)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/organ-donation-jordan-parsons-and-thomas-hayes-mental-capacity-and-opt-out-for-organ-donation-principled-presumptions-medial-law-international-28-february-2025/3576 "2025-04-13T21:35:00Z")
— This open access journal article discusses capacity and organ donation. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Jordan\_Parsons\_and\_Thomas\_Hayes,\_%27Mental\_capacity\_and\_%E2%80%98opt\_out%E2%80%99\_f… --- ## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: General meeting (online, 16 April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-16-april-2025/3574)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-16-april-2025/3574 "2025-04-13T21:26:00Z")
— The meeting will be held via Teams at 2pm. Email Natalie Cheesewright (Natalie.Cheesewright@Justice.gov.uk) for details. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:Court\_of\_Protection\_User\_Gro… --- ## [Case (Intermediary assistance in care proceedings). Re M (A Child: Intermediaries) \[2025\] EWCA Civ 440](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-intermediary-assistance-in-care-proceedings-re-m-a-child-intermediaries-2025-ewca-civ-440/3575)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-intermediary-assistance-in-care-proceedings-re-m-a-child-intermediaries-2025-ewca-civ-440/3575 "2025-04-13T21:16:00Z")
— Appeal against refusal of a mother's application for intermediary assistance in care proceedings. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re\_M\_(A\_Child:\_Intermediaries)\_(2025)\_EWCA\_Civ\_440?id=130… --- ## [Case (Not allocating care coordinator). Peterborough City Council (24 005 859) \[2025\] MHLO 7 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-not-allocating-care-coordinator-peterborough-city-council-24-005-859-2025-mhlo-7-lgsco/3689)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 April 2025 13:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-not-allocating-care-coordinator-peterborough-city-council-24-005-859-2025-mhlo-7-lgsco/3689 "2025-04-03T13:28:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "We have found fault by an NHS Trust, a Council and an NHS ICB for not allocating a care coordinator to someone who is entitled to one. The situation has caused avoidable uncertainty and distress. … --- ## [Case (Not allocating care coordinator). Peterborough City Council \[2025\] MHLO 7 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-not-allocating-care-coordinator-peterborough-city-council-2025-mhlo-7-lgsco/3532)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 April 2025 13:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-not-allocating-care-coordinator-peterborough-city-council-2025-mhlo-7-lgsco/3532 "2025-04-03T13:28:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "We have found fault by an NHS Trust, a Council and an NHS ICB for not allocating a care coordinator to someone who is entitled to one. The situation has caused avoidable uncertainty and distress. … --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 149, April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-149-april-2025/3531)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 April 2025 13:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-149-april-2025/3531 "2025-04-03T13:17:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: a masterclass in determining a particularly complex set of capacity questions; (2) In the Property and Affairs Report: statu… --- ## [Probation Service court related functions. HMPPS, 'Probation Court Services Policy Framework' (14 January 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/probation-service-court-related-functions-hmpps-probation-court-services-policy-framework-14-january-2025/3519)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2025 20:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/probation-service-court-related-functions-hmpps-probation-court-services-policy-framework-14-january-2025/3519 "2025-04-01T20:31:00Z")
— This document has paragraphs on "Defendants with mental health conditions" and the "Mental health treatment requirement". Also of relevance to mental health (and the "two-tier" justice system debate) is the following e… --- ## [Case (Death). Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust v JB \[2020\] EWHC 2595 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-birmingham-womens-and-childrens-nhs-foundation-trust-v-jb-2020-ewhc-2595-fam/3469)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2025 17:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-birmingham-womens-and-childrens-nhs-foundation-trust-v-jb-2020-ewhc-2595-fam/3469 "2025-03-16T17:12:00Z")
— The trust applied for a declaration sanctioning the withdrawal of intensive care and effectively confirming the absence of any alternative procedures which might otherwise be thought to be in the 12-year-old patient's … --- ## [Case (Death). Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust v KB \[2024\] EWHC 3292 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-birmingham-womens-and-childrens-nhs-foundation-trust-v-kb-2024-ewhc-3292-fam/3468)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-birmingham-womens-and-childrens-nhs-foundation-trust-v-kb-2024-ewhc-3292-fam/3468 "2025-03-16T16:48:00Z")
— The trust applied for declarations that extubation and palliative care rather than continued ventilation was in the 10-year-old patient's best interests. The application was supported by her children's guardian but opp… --- ## [Case (Breathing space moratorium). MSP Capital Ltd v Hillborough Hall Farms Ltd \[2023\] MHLO 5 (CC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-breathing-space-moratorium-msp-capital-ltd-v-hillborough-hall-farms-ltd-2023-mhlo-5-cc/3467)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-breathing-space-moratorium-msp-capital-ltd-v-hillborough-hall-farms-ltd-2023-mhlo-5-cc/3467 "2025-03-16T16:23:00Z")
— An application for a stay of eviction made by two individual guarantors of a company (on the basis that they had applied for a breathing space moratorium) was refused because neither secured debts (as opposed to mortga… --- ## [Legislation. Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-debt-respite-scheme-breathing-space-moratorium-and-mental-health-crisis-moratorium-england-and-wales-regulations-2020/3464)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-debt-respite-scheme-breathing-space-moratorium-and-mental-health-crisis-moratorium-england-and-wales-regulations-2020/3464 "2025-03-16T16:19:00Z")
— Debt respite scheme. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Debt\_Respite\_Scheme\_(Breathing\_Space\_Moratorium\_and\_Mental\_Health\_Crisis\_Moratorium)\_(England\_and\_Wales)\_Regulations\_2020?id=160325-16… --- ## [Case (Moratorium debt). Seculink Ltd v Forbes \[2024\] EWHC 3339 (Ch)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-moratorium-debt-seculink-ltd-v-forbes-2024-ewhc-3339-ch/3465)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:14 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-moratorium-debt-seculink-ltd-v-forbes-2024-ewhc-3339-ch/3465 "2025-03-16T16:14:00Z")
— Creditor's appeal in relation to the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.c… --- ## [Case (Diabetes). Re C (A Child) \[2024\] EWHC 3331 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-diabetes-re-c-a-child-2024-ewhc-3331-fam/3466)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-diabetes-re-c-a-child-2024-ewhc-3331-fam/3466 "2025-03-16T16:11:00Z")
— Application for declaration that life-saving insulin medication was in 17-year-old's best interests. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re\_C\_(A\_Child)\_(2024)\_EWHC\_3331\_(Fam)?id=160325-1611 --- ## [Case (After-care complaint). Somerset Council (23 014 652) \[2024\] MHLO 8 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-after-care-complaint-somerset-council-23-014-652-2024-mhlo-8-lgsco/3463)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-after-care-complaint-somerset-council-23-014-652-2024-mhlo-8-lgsco/3463 "2025-03-16T16:05:00Z")
— LGSCO's summary: "Mrs X complained about a failure to properly plan her son’s post-discharge care under section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983. We found fault by the Council and the Trust for failings in their care … --- ## [Annual CQC report on MHA. CQC, 'Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2023/24' (15 March 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-cqc-report-on-mha-cqc-monitoring-the-mental-health-act-in-2023-24-15-march-2025/3462)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2025 15:57 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-cqc-report-on-mha-cqc-monitoring-the-mental-health-act-in-2023-24-15-march-2025/3462 "2025-03-16T15:57:00Z")
— The main headings are: CQC and the Mental Health Bill; System pressures and the MHA; Workforce; Inequalities; Children and young people; Environment; Regulatory activity in 2023/24; First-tier Tribunal data; CQC as par… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=9) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=11)