MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health in Parliament (16th July 2008)
A new report, published by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Mental Health, shows that one in five MPs has experience of a mental health problem but fears disclosing this because of stigma and discrimination about mental health.
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The Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement no. 7 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008. Statutory Instrument - draft (31st July 2008)
This draft statutory instrument sets out the functions and responsibilities of the proposed commencement order.
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Mental Health Act 1983 Approved Clinician (General) Directions 2008 (6th August 2008)
Directions in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 7, 8 and 273 of the National Health Service Act 2006(a).
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Implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007: transitional arrangements (31st July 2008)
Transitional arrangements required to implement the changes made by the Mental Health Act 2007 to the Mental Health Act 1983, with effect from 3 November 2008.
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