Guidance

The Mental Health Commission produces a range of guidance and standards that recommend or prescribe courses of action for Mental Health Services.

Statutory Forms and Notifications
Statutory forms for submitting information to the Commission
Codes of Practice
We have developed codes of practice to guide those working in mental health services.
Rules
Rules in the use of ECT and the use of seclusion and mechanical means of bodily restraint.
National Standards
We have developed standards to promote best practice and service improvement
Guidance Documents
Guidance and toolkits for staff in approved centres
Judgement Support Framework
The JSF provides guidance to assist approved centres comply with regulatory requirements.
The National Quality Framework: Driving Excellence in Mental Health Services
The Quality Framework presents the national standards for all mental health services.
Consultations
Find information about our public consultation engagements.