Detention under the Mental Health Act

What Georga can do for you

If you have been admitted to psychiatric hospital on an informal basis, or are being detained under any of the sections of the Mental Health Act, either in hospital or in the community then Georga can help.

Georga can help you make an application for a Mental Health Tribunal. She can liaise with your clinical team regarding leave off the ward; negotiate with the NHS Trust to secure appropriate treatment for you in hospital and in the community; and ensure that your local authority provides social-based care in the community.

Georga is a leading solicitor in her field. An experienced human-rights advocate, she has successfully represented clients who are detained under the Mental Health Act for over 20 years.

Georga can help you with issues regarding treatment in hospital; discharge from hospital, especially by a Mental Health Tribunal; and after-care provision.

Georga’s approach is one of balanced and considered legal advice, positive communication with clients, and meticulous case preparation.

Testimonials

Trusted by clients and professionals alike.

A helpful refresher of everything MCA / DOLS related…helpful for supporting colleagues and also thinking about patient pathways
Dr Jane ByrneForensic Personality Disorder Service
Speaker was excellent – very clear and detailed information, engaging presentation. | Speaker was really excellent and provided good insight into how to deal with the MH legislation around people with PD. | Georga is very lovely to listen to. She makes the dry legal matters, more palatable
Medico-Legal Issues Masterclass ParticipantsRoyal College of Psychiatrists
Really enjoyed all the caselaw updates and examples as how these are used in practice. Thank you. Really informative, very knowledgeable.
Emma CoultonManager, Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopment Disorder Service
Working across health and criminal justice Georga’s training in legal frameworks, complex discharge planning and the mental capacity act has been invaluable in supporting the best outcomes for our patients.
Alice VanstoneService Manager, Community Forensic Services (FPD, FIND and the Community Forensic Team), Devon Partnership NHS Trust:
Georga has provided expert legal advice which has helped our patients with an absolute discharge from hospital – without her input we would still have patients on long delays without the quality of life they deserve.
Sarah JohnsonHead of Service, Adult Secure Care, South West Provider Collaborative
The content of her presentations has been highly relevant, thought provoking, well-structured and delivered in a very professional and engaging way, resulting in lots of helpful group discussion. Her overall knowledge, expertise, use of up-to-date case law, and amusing anecdotes were all very well received too.
Dr John O’BrienBirmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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