# \#legal-aid **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/tag/legal-aid/56.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) --- ## [Legal Aid audit -- Level 1 or Level 2 fee](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-audit-level-1-or-level-2-fee/6186)
**Author:** [@SPurkis](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/SPurkis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 09:14 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-audit-level-1-or-level-2-fee/6186 "2026-10-06T09:14:49Z")
Hi everyone, We have recently undergone our annual LAA audit, during which one of our files was downgraded from a Level 2 to a Level 1 fee. On the file in question, we had contacted the client’s Nearest Relative and pr… --- ## [Time scale for submitting 3x files to LA for billing](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/time-scale-for-submitting-3x-files-to-la-for-billing/5596)
**Author:** [@TiredLegalRep](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/TiredLegalRep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2026 11:18 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/time-scale-for-submitting-3x-files-to-la-for-billing/5596 "2026-05-13T11:18:55Z")
Have been told that the cut off period for billing 3x files is 6 years not the usual 3 months. Is this correct? --- ## [Peer Review Consultant Required](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/peer-review-consultant-required/4162)
**Author:** [@Londonium.MHL](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Londonium.MHL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2025 07:51 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/peer-review-consultant-required/4162 "2025-09-04T07:51:06Z")
Hi. Can anyone suggest Consultancy firm/s for Peer Review guidance, please? --- ## [New Legal Help form](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-legal-help-form/3214)
**Author:** [@SeanWaters](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/SeanWaters)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2025 11:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-legal-help-form/3214 "2025-02-06T11:48:03Z")
There is a new CW1&2 here: Legal Aid Agency, ‘Form CW 1&2 MH’ (v21, February 2025). --- ## [Who should sign the "Declaration and Determination" part of the mental health Legal Aid form?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/who-should-sign-the-declaration-and-determination-part-of-the-mental-health-legal-aid-form/2026)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [17 November 2024 14:46 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/who-should-sign-the-declaration-and-determination-part-of-the-mental-health-legal-aid-form/2026 "2024-11-17T14:46:21Z")
The “Declaration and Determination” part of Form CW 1&2 MH says that it’s to be signed by “An advisor who is one of the approved personnel of your organisation”. At the MHLA conference this month, the LAA spokesman said … --- ## [Supervision of mental health law department](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/supervision-of-mental-health-law-department/2742)
**Author:** [@Eddutex](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Eddutex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 September 2024 21:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/supervision-of-mental-health-law-department/2742 "2024-09-22T21:40:00Z")
Question- Can a non Solicitor accredited mental health panel member supervise the mental health Law department of a Solicitor Firm, please. --- ## [Interpreters (including BSL) and Legal Aid](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/interpreters-including-bsl-and-legal-aid/2266)
**Author:** [@Porolli](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Porolli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2024 10:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/interpreters-including-bsl-and-legal-aid/2266 "2024-03-04T10:28:38Z")
I wanted to ask if anyone could offer any advice/assistance on this. When we represent clients who need an interpreter, in our area the fees are for a minimum 3 hour period, regardless of how long the appointment is. T… --- ## [Rule 11(7)(b) - Can we claim level 1?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/rule-11-7-b-can-we-claim-level-1/2037)
**Author:** [@anonymous26](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/anonymous26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 November 2023 13:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/rule-11-7-b-can-we-claim-level-1/2037 "2023-11-29T13:01:36Z")
Hi, if we are appointed under rule 11(7)(b) but the client was discharged before we had the opportunity to visit them, can a level 1 claim be made? Initial work was carried out such as sending initial letters and request… --- ## [Travel from Alternative Arrangements under the new contract](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/travel-from-alternative-arrangements-under-the-new-contract/1942)
**Author:** [@Lucy](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Lucy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2023 13:15 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/travel-from-alternative-arrangements-under-the-new-contract/1942 "2023-10-16T13:15:09Z")
I am interested in peoples views about the change in the new contract, which means if you have a procurement area, with an “alternative arrangement”, all travel to the hospital, must be charged from that alternative arra… --- ## [CTO Paper Reviews - billing](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cto-paper-reviews-billing/1930)
**Author:** [@Lmcadams13954](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Lmcadams13954)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [11 October 2023 15:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/cto-paper-reviews-billing/1930 "2023-10-11T15:17:43Z")
This may be a silly question with an obvious answer but I just cannot appear to find what I am looking for. If a CTO client opts for a paper review, is the file billed as a level 1 and 2 file due to no attendance at a h… --- ## [New CW1 Interpretation](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-cw1-interpretation/1905)
**Author:** [@RoniJ](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/RoniJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 October 2023 22:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-cw1-interpretation/1905 "2023-10-09T22:07:02Z")
On the new CW1 form, page 11, there are separate boxes for the type of matter you are opening - either means tested or non means tested. I wonder about 3rd box cases - (non means tested non MHT). If you sign up your cl… --- ## [Legal Aid - Which level should we claim?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-which-level-should-we-claim/1861)
**Author:** [@RKM](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/RKM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2023 22:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-aid-which-level-should-we-claim/1861 "2023-09-16T22:43:27Z")
This may be a long shot but we had a situation where we made an application on behalf of P to withdraw his Tribunal application midway through the hearing, due to information disclosed by the Care Co within her evidence … --- ## [LAA - Can we claim for time spent typing?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/laa-can-we-claim-for-time-spent-typing/1862)
**Author:** [@anonymous26](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/anonymous26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 September 2023 13:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/laa-can-we-claim-for-time-spent-typing/1862 "2023-09-15T13:27:34Z")
Hi, is it possible to claim time spent typing attendance notes? --- ## [Legal Help signed prior to instructions](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-help-signed-prior-to-instructions/1364)
**Author:** [@LaurenT](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/LaurenT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2022 06:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legal-help-signed-prior-to-instructions/1364 "2022-11-30T06:27:42Z")
I went to see a new client with a prearranged appointment but when I attended the client was on leave so the appointment could not go ahead. I left the legal help form with the ward for client to sign and they signed and… --- ## [Acting for prisoners seeking transfer to hospital](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/acting-for-prisoners-seeking-transfer-to-hospital/1259)
**Author:** [@anonymous13](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/anonymous13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2022 14:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/acting-for-prisoners-seeking-transfer-to-hospital/1259 "2022-10-13T14:21:55Z")
Has anybody got experience of this? Am I right in thinking that we can now do this under a MH contract? --- ## [Adjourned hearing fee](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/adjourned-hearing-fee/975)
**Author:** [@Karen](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Karen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2022 14:29 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/adjourned-hearing-fee/975 "2022-06-18T14:29:59Z")
How many units do the LAA require before an adjournment fee can be claimed for an online MHT? This seems to have slipped my mind and I can’t find the info anywhere. --- ## [Qualifying for Legal Aid](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/qualifying-for-legal-aid/830)
**Author:** [@anonymous3](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/anonymous3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2022 14:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/qualifying-for-legal-aid/830 "2022-03-20T14:54:29Z")
Do all mental health patients get free legal advice or can you have too much money to qualify?