An introduction to the Restricted Patient System

The Mental Health Casework Section (MHCS) runs 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.

The presenter will aim to give you a greater understanding of 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 for online sessions

Applying to the MoJ for a supervised discharge

This session will follow on from the session on 25 November 2025 and give an in-depth review of the supervised discharge application form.

Attendees will be shown the application form, hear the views of the MoJ on the various sections and have the opportunity to ask questions.  

Register to join the in-depth review of the supervised discharge application form - 13 Jan 2026, 10am to midday.

An introduction to the Restricted Patient System

Register to join the next introduction session taking place on MS Teams inon February12 2026.Feb 2026, 10:30am to midday.