# \#lawyer-needed **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/tag/lawyer-needed/59.md [Latest](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/tags.md) --- ## [Mental-health and equality issues in ongoing civil proceedings](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-and-equality-issues-in-ongoing-civil-proceedings/4485)
**Author:** [@cnp](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/cnp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2026 16:24 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-and-equality-issues-in-ongoing-civil-proceedings/4485 "2026-08-23T16:24:44Z")
Hello everyone, My case doesn’t fall under the Mental Health Tribunal, but I believe it raises serious issues under mental-health and equality law. I’m hoping someone might be able to signpost me to the right HMCTS cont… --- ## [Looking for solicitor regarding 8 day CTO recall](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-solicitor-regarding-8-day-cto-recall/5468)
**Author:** [@LoopyLou](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/LoopyLou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 April 2026 10:53 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-solicitor-regarding-8-day-cto-recall/5468 "2026-04-28T10:53:58Z")
My husband is looking for a solicitor to deal with a false imprisonment issue after an 8 day CTO recall. We are on a very low income and so would need a no win, no fee situation or legal aid (we have no idea what’s allow… --- ## [Lawyer Advice](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lawyer-advice/5223)
**Author:** [@anonymous60](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/anonymous60)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2026 21:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lawyer-advice/5223 "2026-03-03T21:34:36Z")
Hello. I am seeking advice on potential Human Rights Act claims following prolonged detention after a successful Mental Health Tribunal discharge and significant Parole Board delays. I have now been released on licence.… --- ## [Discharge from community mental health services after ethics committee meeting](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/discharge-from-community-mental-health-services-after-ethics-committee-meeting/4357)
**Author:** [@Daisy2019](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Daisy2019)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2025 12:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/discharge-from-community-mental-health-services-after-ethics-committee-meeting/4357 "2025-10-06T12:47:24Z")
Hi the SU with a diagnosis of EUPD has been discharged from community mental health services following a ethics committee meeting which the SU was told nothing about. And a universal care plan, which was told to the SU t… --- ## [Nearest Relative incorrectly identified - Information not shared](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/nearest-relative-incorrectly-identified-information-not-shared/2974)
**Author:** [@SR2024](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/SR2024)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2024 13:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/nearest-relative-incorrectly-identified-information-not-shared/2974 "2024-11-25T13:35:49Z")
I’m hoping someone can help with a question about misidentification of Nearest Relative. Patient was detained and provided details of partner, who had made 999 call resulting in her detention. She commented on possible … --- ## [MCA limbo, no assessment no IMCA - who is responsible...?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mca-limbo-no-assessment-no-imca-who-is-responsible/2679)
**Author:** [@Gaia](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Gaia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 September 2024 15:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mca-limbo-no-assessment-no-imca-who-is-responsible/2679 "2024-09-02T15:07:00Z")
I have now been detained under the MCA/DoLS for almost FIVE YEARS. I am NOT mentally incapacitated (as was confirmed by two psychiatrists at BRI a year ago, however this was never communicated to the CoP). I am now in m… --- ## [Looking for a MH Lawyer - s2 in Surrey](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557)
**Author:** [@Emer](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Emer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2024 06:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-mh-lawyer-s2-in-surrey/2557 "2024-07-09T06:58:16Z")
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 --- ## [Help wanted to adjourn court proceedings](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/help-wanted-to-adjourn-court-proceedings/2374)
**Author:** [@Narendra](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Narendra)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2024 08:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/help-wanted-to-adjourn-court-proceedings/2374 "2024-04-30T08:20:26Z")
Dear Forum Members, \[…\] I am reaching out in desperate need of advice and support regarding my son’s situation. \[…\] Despite my efforts, including applying for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPOA), which is still in proces… --- ## [Alledgedly assualted patient-compensation?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/alledgedly-assualted-patient-compensation/1478)
**Author:** [@112233](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/112233)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2023 16:50 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/alledgedly-assualted-patient-compensation/1478 "2023-02-13T16:50:34Z")
Assistance request: Section 3 client has been alledgedly assualted by a bank staff mental health trust staff. Senior professional shared that CCTV semingly supports his claim (although I have not been permitted to view).… --- ## [Legal opinion](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-opinion/1340)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2022 14:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-opinion/1340 "2022-11-21T14:54:33Z")
I am seeking a legal opinion about a mental health issue are there any appropriately legally qualified people that provide this service? --- ## [Vietnamese-speaking solicitor](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/vietnamese-speaking-solicitor/1370)
**Author:** [@catherine](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/catherine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2022 13:10 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/vietnamese-speaking-solicitor/1370 "2022-11-21T13:10:45Z")
Hi all, does anyone happen to know a Vietnamese-speaking mental health solicitor? If so I’d be really grateful for their details. Thanks, Catherine --- ## [The use of the the Serenity Integrated Mentoring Scheme or any similar type Scheme](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/the-use-of-the-the-serenity-integrated-mentoring-scheme-or-any-similar-type-scheme/1247)
**Author:** [@NWJ](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/NWJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2022 07:33 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/the-use-of-the-the-serenity-integrated-mentoring-scheme-or-any-similar-type-scheme/1247 "2022-10-02T07:33:33Z")
Does anyone have any knowledge of legal challenges to the use of the the Serenity Integrated Mentoring Scheme or any similar type Scheme by NHS Trusts and the Police --- ## [S117 Aftercare Dispute - (possible referral)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/s117-aftercare-dispute-possible-referral/1235)
**Author:** [@Rob\_Beech](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Rob_Beech)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 September 2022 09:08 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/s117-aftercare-dispute-possible-referral/1235 "2022-09-22T09:08:01Z")
I have a client in a private ABI placement in the North West who is detained under s37/41 He lacks capacity to instruct and I have represented him under 11(7)(B) on occasions. During the course of the last Tribunal a l… --- ## [Multiple Deficiency in Support Provision](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/multiple-deficiency-in-support-provision/1222)
**Author:** [@Voidgrab](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Voidgrab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2022 16:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/multiple-deficiency-in-support-provision/1222 "2022-09-12T16:07:00Z")
I am an Advocate (Barrister) Practising in Scotland. By a slightly circuitous route, I have been approached by a person from the North East of London who has a multiplicity of problems - along with other people in a Gro… --- ## [DOLS and contact with family](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/dols-and-contact-with-family/966)
**Author:** [@Dandyman](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Dandyman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2022 13:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/dols-and-contact-with-family/966 "2022-06-10T13:58:08Z")
Do you think it is right to leave a family out from DOLS for my incapacititious adult son renewals and prevent contact with Family who has done no wrong while, they lie and sya “P has full Capacity” but, P is being Depri… --- ## [Conditional discharge, deportation, immigration advice](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/conditional-discharge-deportation-immigration-advice/891)
**Author:** [@Neil](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Neil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2022 09:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/conditional-discharge-deportation-immigration-advice/891 "2022-04-25T09:43:43Z")
Hello Folks, a client has received a deportation liability notice 2 weeks after securing a conditional discharge from the Tribunal (this seems to be happening more and more, I’m not sure what’s afoot at the Home Office).… --- ## [Judicial Review](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/judicial-review/887)
**Author:** [@catherine](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/catherine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2022 09:49 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/judicial-review/887 "2022-04-21T09:49:31Z")
Hi. I have a client who I’ve been assisting in relation to his FTT. There’s a potential JR re him being transferred and thereafter discharged to an area to which he has no links, but which has 117 responsibility. I need … --- ## [Looking for a Solicitor to act for patient with physical health needs detained under Section 3](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-solicitor-to-act-for-patient-with-physical-health-needs-detained-under-section-3/822)
**Author:** [@Rosemaryherb](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Rosemaryherb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2022 10:59 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-solicitor-to-act-for-patient-with-physical-health-needs-detained-under-section-3/822 "2022-03-16T10:59:45Z")
I am looking for a solicitor to act under my instruction as litigant friend for a patient detained under Section2/3 since 1 November 2017. Legal aid is available both for Tribunals and as an NHS patient. Rosemary Moore … --- ## [Taking up a legal case against local mhs](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/taking-up-a-legal-case-against-local-mhs/615)
**Author:** [@Anab](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Anab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2021 10:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/taking-up-a-legal-case-against-local-mhs/615 "2021-09-16T10:27:46Z")
Any guidance how to go about taking legal case against local mhs where they were issued with r28 prevention of deaths the year prior to my late son also ended his life due to missed opportunities etc.