Mental Health Solicitors
Health & Welfare
Mental health solicitors with compassion
Cartwright King’s specialist Mental Health Solicitors understand the complexities and issues involved in mental health cases and that this can be a distressing time for those affected. That’s why our dedicated team offers a fully focused, compassionate approach to your case to ensure that wishes are heard and understood and your legal rights are met.
Our team of Mental Health Lawyers are extremely proficient, covering many topics under the jurisdiction of Mental Health Law. Our solicitors are, therefore, qualified to represent and guide cases across all sections. Whether you are looking for support from tribunals and hospital hearings to those seeking discharge, transfers and alternative aftercare.
Regardless of your reason for our expertise, we endeavour to cut through the legal jargon, providing straightforward options for your case. Let our specialists shoulder the burden, guiding you through your unique case with their years of experience.
For sensitive, straightforward legal support, get in touch with our Mental Health Team today.
We can also help with…
- Sections 38, 41(5) Notional Hospital Order, 45A and 48
- Representation at the Mental Health Tribunal and Hospital Managers Meetings
- Working with independent experts to examine and present medical, forensic and scientific evidence
- Appeals to the Upper Tier Tribunal of decisions by the Mental Health Tribunal
- Advice on proceedings to displace a Nearest Relative
- Advice on aftercare following discharge from hospital
- Advising on complex forensic cases in the high secure hospital estate
Our Mental Health Lawyers Can Support You
At Cartwright King, our Mental Health solicitors are passionate about protecting people’s human rights, regardless of their situation. We work tirelessly to safeguard our mental health clients, in an attempt to end all unwarranted intrusions.
From individuals who are detained in general psychiatric hospitals and high secure hospitals to charities and organisations representing a mental health patient’s interests in test cases or litigation interventions, we can act on your behalf.
For those who have mental health problems, learning disabilities or are vulnerable people, our solicitors can explore every legal option to ensure the boundaries of Mental Health Law are challenged. However, our specialities do not end here. We are able to team up with our fellow solicitors in other sectors, including Family, Child Care and Employment Law, to ensure your needs are met seamlessly.
Benefit from a free, initial telephone conversation
Legal issues involving mental health require a sensitive, supportive approach. Cartwright King’s compassionate solicitors offer a free, initial discussion. With your liberty at stake, there’s no substitute for speaking to a specialist solicitor.
We’re here to ensure that you’re not alone. For immediate action, contact us today for your free* initial discussion.
The discussion is completely informal and confidential, and is an opportunity for us to:
- Get to know you
- Understand your situation
- Agree how you want to proceed
*Please be aware that this is a ‘get to know you’ call and no advice will be given.
Why choose Cartwright King?
We listen, we understand and we genuinely care about protecting the legal rights of vulnerable individuals.
The wellbeing of you or your loved one comes first at Cartwright King. Our specialist Lawyers are members of the Law Society’s Mental Health Accreditation Scheme, which means they have been independently accredited as specialists in Mental Health.
This means that you will benefit from trusted advice and representation that empowers you to face mental health disputes with a strong legal backing.
We’re committed to defending your legal rights and ensuring that you’re treated with respect and dignity throughout your case. When you need us most, we’ll be there to offer sound, sensible legal advice and sure guidance.
We’re a trusted, resourceful Legal 500 top tier law firm with specialist solicitors that are calm under pressure, giving you legal counsel that you can count on, no matter how complex your case.
Legal Aid Requirements
For mental health cases, you might be able to secure Legal Aid for representation before the Mental Health Tribunal, without being subject to a means test. For matters not brought before the Tribunal, your eligibility for Legal Aid is subject to a means test.
Our Mental Health Lawyers are happy to assist all clients in understanding the eligibility criteria. Whether you meet the requirements for financial support or not, we will be able to advise and represent you in your case.
Coronavirus and the Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has made changes to the Mental Health Act complaint process in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The CQC is prioritising complaints from or about people who are currently detained on an inpatient ward in hospital and aims to ‘identify ways to help support people through Mental Health Act monitoring, resulting in a quicker resolution to a complaint or concern’.
All other complaints will be reviewed, but may be paused due to coronavirus. You can email enquiries@cqc.org.uk or call 03000 616161 to make a complaint.
