Godefroy, Simon,

Mental health and mental capacity law for social workers : an introduction / Simon Godefroy. - 1st ed. - Los Angeles : Learning Matters ; 2015. - xiv, 175 p. : illustrations ; 26 cm - Transforming social work practice . - Transforming social work practice. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-167) and index.

What is the law? -- Historical perspectives -- Introduction to the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 -- Principles and values -- Assessment -- Providing care -- Care outside of hospital -- Other provisions and safeguards mentally disordered offenders -- Deprivation of liberty safeguards -- Safeguards.

9781446282793 (pbk.)

2015937417

101668281 DNLM


Great Britain. Mental Health Act 1983.
Great Britain. Mental Capacity Act 2005.


Mental health laws--Great Britain.
Commitment of Mentally Ill--legislation & jurisprudence--Great Britain.
Mental Competency--legislation & jurisprudence--Great Britain.
Mental Health Services--legislation & jurisprudence--Great Britain.
Mentally Ill Persons--legislation & jurisprudence--Great Britain.
Mental health laws.


Great Britain.

344.41044 / GOD

2015 I-301 WM 33 FA1