Social care, mental health and your rights

Mental health and the law
Find out about how the law affects your mental health rights, including:
- how the law can help mental health care
- sectioning and detainment
- mental health capacity and consent
Getting help from social care
Get information about how social care can support mental health, including:
- how to receive social care
- information on different types of social care
- benefits of social care
Help for carers
Get tips and support for mental health carers, including:
- advice for carers in challenging situations
- finding support for your own mental health
- benefits and financial support
How to access mental health services
Find out how you can get mental health support through the NHS, including:
- how mental health referrals work
- your right to choose who helps you
- waiting times for appointments
Mental health assessments
Find out how mental health assessments work, including:
- your rights and choices
- how to get a second opinion
- what to do if a service or treatment is not working for you
Annual health checks for people with severe mental health conditions
Find out how GP annual health checks work, including:
- who is eligible
- choosing where to have your health check
- what to do if you need additional support