Information for Patients

A summary of the varying guidance documents we have developed and where information can be located relating to involuntary detention

This leaflet contains information about your right to vote in a hospital, home or similar facility - and how you can do so.

A guide for individuals when their order is revoked before their tribunal hearing

The MHC developed these videos to help a detained person understand more about their stay in hospital and about their rights as an involuntary detained person. There are also videos for family and friends.

The Mental Health Commission arranges legal representation for detained persons, and we want to make sure you are provided with the best possible legal service.

The Headspace Support Tools is a blank workbook with 10 support tools with relevant questions to your care and treatment during your stay in hospital. You can use it in conjunction with the Headspace Toolkit. 

The Headspace Toolkit is to support and empower young people who need to use mental health services – particularly those who need to go into hospital. 

A guide for involuntary patients receiving mental health treatment

A brief guide for involuntary patients

A guide for family and friends on the admission process. We wrote this booklet to help friends and family who need mental health treatment understand the admission process.