Mental health

This is a brief guide to our comprehensive range of legal services for those suffering from mental illness or who have learning disabilities, and their families.

We provide a range of services to those detained in hospital under the Mental Health legislation, including:

• Representation at Mental Health Review Tribunals
• Family law
• Wills, trusts and administration of estates
• Court of Protection matters

Representation at Mental Health Review Tribunals
A person detained in hospital under the Mental Health legislation has the right to appeal to the management of that hospital and to have his or her case reviewed by a Mental Health Tribunal.

The patient's nearest relative also has a right to ask for the patient's case to be reviewed and to request discharge from hospital, to attend any Tribunal hearing and be represented.

Having access to legal advice and representation is important in this complex area of law.

The patient and treatment
Those who suffer from mental illness either directly or because a member of their family suffers are often under such considerable stress that they are unaware of their opportunities to claim compensation for ill health.

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Family law
Mental illness places a great strain upon the family. With a thorough knowledge of the mental health legislation we will advise you within a context of conciliation, about divorce or separation, financially and with regard to your children. Please also refer to our pages on Families and Children.

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Wills trusts and administration of estates
We have particular experience in advising relatives who wish to provide for a person with disability either during their lifetime or in their will. Please also refer to our pages on Making a Will.

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Court of Protection matters
We can also advise family members and friends about how to deal with legal problems that arise when a person is unable to deal with his or her own affairs.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Wyatt on +44 (0)121 212 7417 or email elizabeth.wyatt@anthonycollins.com