An Introductionintroduction to the Restricted Patient System
This guidance informs stakeholders about upcoming introductions to the Restricted Patient System.
Applies to England and Wales
The Mental Health Casework Section (MHCS) run online sessions on a quarterly basis.
These sessions provide a greater understanding of the Secretary of State’s (SofS) functions under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983.
This is a specialist and broad topic and the presenter will endeavour to provide you with a greater understanding of MHCS responsibilities alongside particular sections of the Actact namely:
- Section 37 Hospital Orders
- Section 41 Restriction Orders
- Section 47/49 and 48/49 Transfers from prison
- Section 45A and 45B Hospital directions
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Updates to this page
Last updated
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Added new online session details and link: 19 May 2025, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Update history
2025-11-26 17:04
Registration updated for the next session.
2025-09-26 15:14
Added link to register for the next session on 25 November 2025.
2025-06-27 12:59
Updated with August 2025 session registration information.
2025-03-05 19:34
Added new online session details and link: 19 May 2025, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
2024-12-19 11:31
Next Teams session updated.
2023-03-22 10:48
First published.