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) runruns online sessions on a quarterly basis.
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The presenter will aim to give you a deprivationgreater understanding of liberty’MHCS responsibilities alongside particular sections of the act:
- Section 37 Hospital Orders
- Section 41 Restriction Orders
- Section 47/49 and 48/49 Transfers from prison
- Section 45A and 45B Hospital directions
Register to join the next session, taking place on MS Teams onin 25thFebruary November 2025 at 10:30pm to 11:30pm2026.
Updates to this page
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Registration updated for the next session.
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Added link to register for the next session on 25 November 2025.
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Updated with August 2025 session registration information.
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Added new online session details and link: 19 May 2025, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
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Next Teams session updated.
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First published.
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.