# S117 being ignored

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/s117-being-ignored/4675>\
**Category:** Mental Health Act\
**Tags:** aftercare\
**Created:** [19 November 2025 13:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/s117-being-ignored/4675 "2025-11-19T13:30:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![Dax](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@Dax](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Dax)\
**Post date:** [19 November 2025 13:30 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/s117-being-ignored/4675/1 "2025-11-19T13:30:25Z")

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The person concerned was discharged from a S3 in July without any aftercare. Despite my complaint it has not been resolved in any way. I was told the complaint would be answered after 60 days. It hasn’t been. The LA say as I’ve complained to MH , it’s a waste of resources for them to answer. I was told that MH has referred him for a Care Act assessment but they can not influence how long it might take. Meanwhile, he is not functioning well and needs help. Yes I could complain to the Ombudsman but it’s what could and should be done for him now. Any advice?TIA.