# Does a S47/49 work in the same way as a S3 in terms of 117 aftercare following the Worcestershire ruling?

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**Category:** Mental Health Act\
**Tags:** aftercare\
**Created:** [12 February 2025 12:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/does-a-s47-49-work-in-the-same-way-as-a-s3-in-terms-of-117-aftercare-following-the-worcestershire-ruling/3256 "2025-02-12T12:19:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jonathan](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/user_avatar/forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/jonathan/32/88_2.png) [@Jonathan](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Jonathan)\
**Post date:** [15 February 2025 12:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/does-a-s47-49-work-in-the-same-way-as-a-s3-in-terms-of-117-aftercare-following-the-worcestershire-ruling/3256/3 "2025-02-15T12:35:18Z")

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