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Mental Health Act 2025

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A legislative reform aiming to modernise the Mental Health Act 1983, strengthen patient autonomy, address racial inequalities in detention, and prevent the inappropriate detention of individuals with autism or neurodiversity. Legislation related to mental health services in the UK, pertaining to mental health care and treatment, including provisions for places of safety. Legislation governing the treatment and care of people with mental health conditions in the UK.

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  1. Kingston Council Discusses Impact of Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms on Local Services Kingston Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel has discussed significant upcoming reforms to the Mental Health Act 2025, focusing on their impact on local services and... Kingston upon Thames 11 July 2026