Aftercare under Section 117 MHA 1983: law and practice (WALES) 2 April 2025

Aims

This legal training course is aimed at mental health & social care professionals who are involved in the process of assessing aftercare provision for those who have been detained for treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983. It will cover the meaning and scope of aftercare under s.117 MHA, the guidance in the MHA Code of Practice for Wales, and practice points. It will also consider funding, residence and local issues and, through case scenarios and discussion, provide an opportunity to review the decision-making process.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session attendees will have a better understanding of: 

• the provisions of s.117 of the MHA 1983 and the guidance in the MHA Code of Practice and the Mental Health (Wales) Measure; 

• the healthcare/social care split & the roles of the local authority and the LHB;