Carer benefits and legal services First-Tier Tribunal (Mental Health) Ministry Of Justice
Contact us
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Address
Tribunal Service, Mental Health
PO Box 8793
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 8BN
About
The First–tier Tribunal (Mental Health) hears applications and references for people detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007).
The Tribunal is an independent judicial body that operates under the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007).
Our main purpose is to review the cases of patients detained under the Mental Health Act and to direct the discharge of any patients where the statutory criteria for discharge have been satisfied.
Opening times
9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Catchment area
This is a national helpline
Target group
General Public
Referral method
Application received by patient, hospital, nearest relative, legal representative or Secretary of State for Justice or Health referral
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