# Looking for a MH Lawyer - s2 in Surrey **URL:** \ **Category:** Mental Health Act\ **Tags:** lawyer-needed\ **Created:** [5 July 2024 17:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557 "2024-07-05T17:27:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Emer](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/ecae2f/32.png) [@Emer](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Emer)\ **Post date:** [5 July 2024 17:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557/1 "2024-07-05T17:27:18Z")
I am looking for a mental health lawyer. My daughter is currently in a secure unit under Section 2. I feel that I need legal advice and guidance. Can anyone point me in the right direction? We are in Surrey. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![JoDee](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/a88e57/32.png) [@JoDee](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/JoDee)\ **Post date:** [5 July 2024 17:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557/2 "2024-07-05T17:43:25Z")
London based but good > **[Richard Okolo | Burke Niazi](http://www.burkeniazi.com/our-people/richard-okolo)** > > Solicitors in London, experts in family law, divorce, property and mental health law. Legal aid, free legal advice. North london, Holloway Road, Catford, Straford ---
**Author:** ![SKODALI](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@SKODALI](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/SKODALI)\ **Post date:** [7 July 2024 11:57 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557/3 "2024-07-07T11:57:53Z")
The trust Mental Health Act Law administrator must give the list of solicitors who deal with mental health act appeals etc. ---
**Author:** ![Emer](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/ecae2f/32.png) [@Emer](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Emer)\ **Post date:** [7 July 2024 11:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557/4 "2024-07-07T11:58:06Z")
Thank you so much. ---
**Author:** ![Daguerrotype](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Daguerrotype](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Daguerrotype)\ **Post date:** [7 July 2024 21:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557/5 "2024-07-07T21:27:37Z")
Burke niazi are the best I have come across them in a professional and legal capacity ---
**Author:** ![Cheryl](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/dbc845/32.png) [@Cheryl](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Cheryl)\ **Post date:** [8 July 2024 14:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557/6 "2024-07-08T14:18:08Z")
Your daughter should be supplied with a list of Mental Health Accredited Solicitors, there should also be Advocacy services on the ward to assist her. If you are identified as the Nearest Relative you have rights under the Mental Health Act, though somewhat limited on a section 2. The solicitor your daughter chooses should advise her on the Nearest Relative powers, or you could seek your own advice. ---
**Author:** ![Emer](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/ecae2f/32.png) [@Emer](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Emer)\ **Post date:** [8 July 2024 17:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557/7 "2024-07-08T17:15:20Z")
Thank you, that’s really useful. Not easy to get information as the hospital aren’t really communicating with me ---
**Author:** ![JoDee](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/a88e57/32.png) [@JoDee](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/JoDee)\ **Post date:** [8 July 2024 18:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557/8 "2024-07-08T18:43:38Z")
I empathise with the scenario of poor communication from hospitals. I was contacted by CQC last week and assured that MH secure hospitals **do** have a responsibility to support family communication and relationships - particularly when in my case [quote] “ **you have demonstrated commitment to staying involved in your son’s life and wanting to sustain the family relationship**.” I was in a similar position at court when my son was unrepresented after an absconsion. The judge was very kind, not expecting us to know the system, and rescheduled while we found a lawyer. I actually couldn’t use Richard Okolo at Burke Niazi (due to him being involved in my son’s MH tribunal) but he put me in a good direction to find another solicitor (who I don’t recommend as much) ---
**Author:** ![Emer](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/ecae2f/32.png) [@Emer](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Emer)\ **Post date:** [9 July 2024 06:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557/9 "2024-07-09T06:58:16Z")
Thank you for your response. That is also very interesting. I am trying to remain as involved as I can with my daughter, but since she has been in the unit, information has been less than forthcoming. I am hoping to visit on Friday and will take all of the excellent advice given here with me. And see what will happen.