Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2012/13

Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2012/13 This annual report into the use of the Mental Health Act provides an insight into the experiences of patients who received care under the act throughout 2012/13. It highlights five key areas which CQC will examine following the results of this report: community care; reporting on death; emergency and mental health crisis; involving people who use services; and investigating complaints relating to the use of the Mental Health Act. Care Quality Commission

• Report
• Infographic

See also:

• Concern over record numbers detained for mental health treatment The Guardian
• Mental Health Act detentions up 12% BBC News