# \#rc

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## [Ward with intermittent RC cover](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ward-with-intermittent-rc-cover/3756)

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**Author:** [@Anon22](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Anon22)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 July 2025 21:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/ward-with-intermittent-rc-cover/3756 "2025-07-19T21:47:06Z")

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I know that detained patients have the right to a named rc at all times. But I can’t find where it says this anywhere. Could someone link it please?

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## [Does RC cover out of hours have to be provided by someone AC-approved?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/does-rc-cover-out-of-hours-have-to-be-provided-by-someone-ac-approved/3552)

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**Author:** [@Anon22](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Anon22)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 April 2025 18:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/does-rc-cover-out-of-hours-have-to-be-provided-by-someone-ac-approved/3552 "2025-04-08T18:05:07Z")

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Does anyone know if is it a legal requirement that on call cover is provided by someone AC-approved? (independent hospital, no acute wards)

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## [Inpatient ward without RC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/inpatient-ward-without-rc/3075)

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**Author:** [@RS0](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/RS0)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2025 00:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/inpatient-ward-without-rc/3075 "2025-01-10T00:11:28Z")

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Dear all, I’m wondering who will assume responsibility as RC for an inpatient ward within a hospital, when there is no RC? Does it automatically fall onto the Medical Director by default? Can a Hospital Manager allocate…