An introduction 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.
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Register to join the next session, taking place on MS TeamsTeams:
Updates to this page
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Added link to register for the next session on 25 November 2025.
Update history
2025-12-31 15:33
Registration added for a 13 Jan 2026 online session: ‘Applying to the MoJ for a supervised discharge’.
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.