# MHLO updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=12 [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:** 13 --- ## [Case (Local authority consent to child's DOL). Re J (Local Authority consent to Deprivation of Liberty) \[2024\] EWHC 1690 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-local-authority-consent-to-childs-dol-re-j-local-authority-consent-to-deprivation-of-liberty-2024-ewhc-1690-fam/3249)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2025 13:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-local-authority-consent-to-childs-dol-re-j-local-authority-consent-to-deprivation-of-liberty-2024-ewhc-1690-fam/3249 "2025-02-11T13:00:00Z")
— The High Court granted the care order as sought, but said that an order authorising deprivation of liberty was not necessary as the local authority could consent. (1) The judge was constrained by caselaw to find that t… --- ## [Case (Closure of drop-in facilities). R (Gould) v Devon County Council \[2025\] EWHC 96 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-closure-of-drop-in-facilities-r-gould-v-devon-county-council-2025-ewhc-96-admin/3242)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2025 14:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-closure-of-drop-in-facilities-r-gould-v-devon-county-council-2025-ewhc-96-admin/3242 "2025-02-10T14:53:00Z")
— This challenge to the council's decided to North Devon Link Service, which provided drop-in facilities for adults with mental health difficulties, was made on the basis that it had failed to take account of statutory d… --- ## [Case (30-year-old inquest quashed). Whittle v HM Coroner for North West Wales \[2025\] EWHC 236 (Admin)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-30-year-old-inquest-quashed-whittle-v-hm-coroner-for-north-west-wales-2025-ewhc-236-admin/3241)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2025 14:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-30-year-old-inquest-quashed-whittle-v-hm-coroner-for-north-west-wales-2025-ewhc-236-admin/3241 "2025-02-10T14:37:00Z")
— The deceased's brother argued that there had been insufficiency of inquiry at the original 1995 inquest (in relation to the risk posed by the deceased, whether he required MHA detention, whether he was de facto detaine… --- ## [Case (Revocation of LPA). VX v KX \[2024\] EWCOP 78 (T2)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-revocation-of-lpa-vx-v-kx-2024-ewcop-78-t2/3240)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2025 12:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-revocation-of-lpa-vx-v-kx-2024-ewcop-78-t2/3240 "2025-02-10T12:45:00Z")
— SX had executed both types of LPA in favour of different children. (1) The court revoked the health and welfare LPA. (2) For pragmatic reasons, to avoid delaying the move to a new residential care home, the court did n… --- ## [Case (Discharge of deputyship). Re AECO \[2025\] EWCOP 5 (T2)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-discharge-of-deputyship-re-aeco-2025-ewcop-5-t2/3239)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2025 12:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-discharge-of-deputyship-re-aeco-2025-ewcop-5-t2/3239 "2025-02-10T12:31:00Z")
— The public guardian asked the court to revoke the appointment of AECO's mother as property and affairs deputy on the basis that she had contravened her authority and that for her to continue would not be in AECO's best… --- ## [Case (No PB release after MHT decision). Re Davies (Reconsideration) \[2023\] PBRA 98](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-pb-release-after-mht-decision-re-davies-reconsideration-2023-pbra-98/3238)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2025 12:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-pb-release-after-mht-decision-re-davies-reconsideration-2023-pbra-98/3238 "2025-02-10T12:23:00Z")
— (1) The Parole Board's decision not to release the prisoner after the MHT's decision that he would be entitled to conditional discharge did not meet the test for irrationality (which is that "the release decision was s… --- ## [Case (No Ombudsman investigation during court proceedings). Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (24 013 803) \[2024\] MHLO 7 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-ombudsman-investigation-during-court-proceedings-knowsley-metropolitan-borough-council-24-013-803-2024-mhlo-7-lgsco/3236)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2025 14:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-ombudsman-investigation-during-court-proceedings-knowsley-metropolitan-borough-council-24-013-803-2024-mhlo-7-lgsco/3236 "2025-02-07T14:22:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decisions or its assessments about Ms Y’s care and support needs. The matter is being considered by the Court of Protection and the law… --- ## [Case (Cancer treatment for MHA patient). A Hospital NHS Foundation Trust v KL \[2023\] EWCOP 59](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-cancer-treatment-for-mha-patient-a-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust-v-kl-2023-ewcop-59/3234)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2025 22:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-cancer-treatment-for-mha-patient-a-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust-v-kl-2023-ewcop-59/3234 "2025-02-06T22:17:00Z")
— The patient, who was detained under the MHA and on s17 leave to a general hospital, lacked capacity in relation to chemotherapy, which was in her best interests. She was not ineligible for MCA detention so that was aut… --- ## [Criticism of Mental Health Bill. Anselm Eldergill, 'Is it Madness?' (5 February 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/criticism-of-mental-health-bill-anselm-eldergill-is-it-madness-5-february-2025/3233)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2025 17:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/criticism-of-mental-health-bill-anselm-eldergill-is-it-madness-5-february-2025/3233 "2025-02-06T17:06:00Z")
— This article by the chairman of the Patient Safeguards and Mental Health Tribunals Working Group, which formed part of the Wessely review, is critical of the failure of the Mental Health Bill to act on its recommendati… --- ## [Case (Inherent jurisdiction protection from husband). Wakefield Metropolitan District Council v FH \[2024\] EWHC 830 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-inherent-jurisdiction-protection-from-husband-wakefield-metropolitan-district-council-v-fh-2024-ewhc-830-fam/3221)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2025 13:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-inherent-jurisdiction-protection-from-husband-wakefield-metropolitan-district-council-v-fh-2024-ewhc-830-fam/3221 "2025-02-06T13:18:00Z")
— The local authority sought orders under the inherent jurisdiction to protect a woman from her abusive husband. She had capacity in relation to litigation, residence and contact, but was a vulnerable adult. The court ma… --- ## [Case (Residence). Wakefield Metropolitan District Council v FH \[2021\] EWHC 1233 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-wakefield-metropolitan-district-council-v-fh-2021-ewhc-1233-fam/3218)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2025 13:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-wakefield-metropolitan-district-council-v-fh-2021-ewhc-1233-fam/3218 "2025-02-06T13:12:00Z")
— "In my judgment, FH requires the protection of the court at this stage to ensure that she does not return, at this stage, I emphasise, to the home which she shares with her husband and into his primary care. I am satis… --- ## [Case (No DOL if cannot leave because of disabilities). Re SM: Peterborough City Council v Mother \[2024\] EWHC 493 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-dol-if-cannot-leave-because-of-disabilities-re-sm-peterborough-city-council-v-mother-2024-ewhc-493-fam/3219)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2025 12:49 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-dol-if-cannot-leave-because-of-disabilities-re-sm-peterborough-city-council-v-mother-2024-ewhc-493-fam/3219 "2025-02-06T12:49:00Z")
— The High Court decided that SM was not deprived of her liberty under Article 5 because the reason that she could not leave was her profound disabilities rather than any action of the State (whether by restraining her o… --- ## [Case (No DOL if cannot leave because of disabilities). Re V (Profound Disabilities) \[2025\] EWHC 200 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-dol-if-cannot-leave-because-of-disabilities-re-v-profound-disabilities-2025-ewhc-200-fam/3215)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2025 12:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-no-dol-if-cannot-leave-because-of-disabilities-re-v-profound-disabilities-2025-ewhc-200-fam/3215 "2025-02-06T12:20:00Z")
— The local authority applied under s100 Children Act 1989 for declarations under the inherent jurisdiction that the proposed restrictions on a looked-after child were lawful under Article 5, Article 2 and Article 3. The… --- ## [Case (Section 117 top-up fees). Buckinghamshire Council (24 003 060) \[2024\] MHLO 6 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-117-top-up-fees-buckinghamshire-council-24-003-060-2024-mhlo-6-lgsco/3209)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2025 23:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-117-top-up-fees-buckinghamshire-council-24-003-060-2024-mhlo-6-lgsco/3209 "2025-02-05T23:05:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "Mrs X complained about top-up fees for accommodation without \[there being offered\] a suitable and affordable alternative. We did not find fault with the accommodation the Council offered. We found… --- ## [Case (Capacity in committal proceedings). Derbyshire County Council v Grundy \[2025\] EWCOP 1 (T1)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-in-committal-proceedings-derbyshire-county-council-v-grundy-2025-ewcop-1-t1/3206)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2025 11:46 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-in-committal-proceedings-derbyshire-county-council-v-grundy-2025-ewcop-1-t1/3206 "2025-02-05T11:46:00Z")
— This was an application for committal to prison, including activation of a suspended sentence of imprisonment previously imposed. The court had to decide: (a) Mr. Grundy's capacity to conduct these committal proceeding… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 147, February 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-147-february-2025/3205)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2025 11:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-147-february-2025/3205 "2025-02-05T11:37:00Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: myth-busting about DoLS and strong words about assessment of capacity of D/deaf people; (2) In the Property and Affairs Repo… --- ## [Case (Rule 11(7)(a) and lack of express instructions). IN v St Andrew's Healthcare \[2024\] UKUT 411 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-rule-11-7-a-and-lack-of-express-instructions-in-v-st-andrews-healthcare-2024-ukut-411-aac/3203)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2025 00:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-rule-11-7-a-and-lack-of-express-instructions-in-v-st-andrews-healthcare-2024-ukut-411-aac/3203 "2025-02-05T00:43:00Z")
— The patient had not appointed a representative but did not wish to conduct his own case, so a representative was appointed under rule 11(7)(a). The patient refused to engage or provide instructions. The solicitor sough… --- ## [Case (Costs order). Re GH (Mastectomy: Best Interests: Costs) \[2023\] EWCOP 50](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-costs-order-re-gh-mastectomy-best-interests-costs-2023-ewcop-50/3198)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2025 14:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-costs-order-re-gh-mastectomy-best-interests-costs-2023-ewcop-50/3198 "2025-02-04T14:19:00Z")
— The Official Solicitor was awarded a costs order against the Trust because of its delay in issuing these proceedings. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re\_GH\_(Mastectomy:\_Best\_Interests:\_Co… --- ## [Mental health Legal Aid form. Legal Aid Agency, 'Form CW 1&2 MH' (v21, February 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-legal-aid-form-legal-aid-agency-form-cw-1-2-mh-v21-february-2025/3191)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2025 15:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-legal-aid-form-legal-aid-agency-form-cw-1-2-mh-v21-february-2025/3191 "2025-02-03T15:43:00Z")
— The LAA website update dated 3 February 2025 states: "Published new versions of the CW1&2 and CW4 with updated privacy notices." Note that para 3.12 of the 2024 Standard Civil Contract Specification states: "We may ame… --- ## [Aftercare guidance. PHSO and LGSCO, 'Section 117 aftercare: Guidance for practitioners' (September 2022)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/aftercare-guidance-phso-and-lgsco-section-117-aftercare-guidance-for-practitioners-september-2022/3185)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 10:25 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/aftercare-guidance-phso-and-lgsco-section-117-aftercare-guidance-for-practitioners-september-2022/3185 "2025-01-30T10:25:00Z")
— Guidance "to tackle common and repeated mistakes seen in the aftercare of patients receiving support under the Mental Health Act". A tracked changes document is available on MHLO showing the changes between the April 2… --- ## [Aftercare guidance. PHSO and LGSCO, 'Section 117 aftercare: Guidance for practitioners' (April 2022)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/aftercare-guidance-phso-and-lgsco-section-117-aftercare-guidance-for-practitioners-april-2022/3184)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 10:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/aftercare-guidance-phso-and-lgsco-section-117-aftercare-guidance-for-practitioners-april-2022/3184 "2025-01-30T10:17:00Z")
— Superseded by PHSO and LGSCO, 'Section 117 aftercare: Guidance for practitioners' (September 2022). Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/PHSO\_and\_LGSCO,\_%27Section\_117\_aftercare:\_Guidance\_for\_… --- ## [Case (Planned caesarean). Re CP \[2024\] EWCOP 7](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-planned-caesarean-re-cp-2024-ewcop-7/3182)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 10:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-planned-caesarean-re-cp-2024-ewcop-7/3182 "2025-01-30T10:07:00Z")
— Those issues before the court were: (1) Should CP's parents be made parties to these proceedings? (2) Does CP have the capacity to make decisions about her obstetric care and treatment, including a pre-arranged caesare… --- ## [Case (Residence, sex, contraception). Re CLF (Capacity: Sexual Relations and Contraception) \[2024\] EWCOP 11](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-sex-contraception-re-clf-capacity-sexual-relations-and-contraception-2024-ewcop-11/3183)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 10:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-sex-contraception-re-clf-capacity-sexual-relations-and-contraception-2024-ewcop-11/3183 "2025-01-30T10:01:00Z")
— Capacity in relation to residence, engagement in sexual relations, and the use of contraception. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re\_CLF\_(Capacity:\_Sexual\_Relations\_and\_Contraception)\_(202… --- ## [Case (Fact-finding hearing). An ICB v G \[2024\] EWCOP 13](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-fact-finding-hearing-an-icb-v-g-2024-ewcop-13/3181)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 09:44 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-fact-finding-hearing-an-icb-v-g-2024-ewcop-13/3181 "2025-01-30T09:44:00Z")
— Detailed fact-finding judgment, including that family members had tampered with G's ventilation equipment with the intention of discrediting care home staff. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.… --- ## [Case (Clozapine management - MHA assessments). Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council (23 010 463) \[2024\] MHLO 5 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-clozapine-management-mha-assessments-wirral-metropolitan-borough-council-23-010-463-2024-mhlo-5-lgsco/3180)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 09:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-clozapine-management-mha-assessments-wirral-metropolitan-borough-council-23-010-463-2024-mhlo-5-lgsco/3180 "2025-01-30T09:36:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "We uphold Mr X’s complaint about his brother, Mr Y’s, care and treatment. There was a short break in Mr Y’s medication management. We also found Mr X was not informed \[as NR\] about one of Mr Y’s M… --- ## [Case (Section 117 charging). Leeds City Council (24 001 390) \[2024\] MHLO 4 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-117-charging-leeds-city-council-24-001-390-2024-mhlo-4-lgsco/3179)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 09:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-117-charging-leeds-city-council-24-001-390-2024-mhlo-4-lgsco/3179 "2025-01-30T09:28:00Z")
— Ombudsman's summary: "Mr X complained the Council had started to charge him for transport services although he believed he was eligible for s117 aftercare and should not pay charges. The Council has provided evidence h… --- ## [Event. Hill Dickinson: MCA/DOLS - the latest update (online, 6 March 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-hill-dickinson-mca-dols-the-latest-update-online-6-march-2025/3175)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2025 23:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-hill-dickinson-mca-dols-the-latest-update-online-6-march-2025/3175 "2025-01-28T23:26:00Z")
— This webinar will consider the implications of the Assisted Dying bill, provide some troubleshooting guidance in relation to community Deprivation of Liberty, and take a detailed look at Lasting Powers of Attorney and … --- ## [Legislation. Tribunal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-tribunal-procedure-amendment-no-2-rules-2024/3171)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 January 2025 20:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-tribunal-procedure-amendment-no-2-rules-2024/3171 "2025-01-27T20:40:00Z")
— Tribunal rule 35 was amended from 27 December 2024 to allow mandatory references made under s68, s71(2) and s75(1) in relation to a patient who is not a community (CTO) patient to be decided without a hearing if: (a) h… --- ## [Event. PELT: Introduction to the MHA, Code and Tribunals (online, 9 April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-9-april-2025/3155)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2025 11:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-introduction-to-the-mha-code-and-tribunals-online-9-april-2025/3155 "2025-01-24T11:37:00Z")
— 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 the … --- ## [Event. PELT: Becoming a Mental Health Act Administrator - the Basics (online, 23 April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-a-mental-health-act-administrator-the-basics-online-23-april-2025/3151)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2025 11:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-pelt-becoming-a-mental-health-act-administrator-the-basics-online-23-april-2025/3151 "2025-01-24T11:34:00Z")
— 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 website … [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/mhlo-updates/10.md?page=13)