How long can Section 17 leave last?

2.6 Detaining Sections: Section 17 leave (s17) applies to patients detained under various sections of the Mental Health Act. These are s2,3,37 and 47. Section 2 lasts for up to 28 days and is for assessment and treatment.

What is a Section 17 leave?

What is Section 17 leave? Section 17 is planned leave from hospital which is usually an important part of preparing you, over time, for discharge from hospital. For you, your doctor and people important to you in the community, it will be a way of finding out how well you are progressing in your care and treatment.

What is unescorted leave?

Unescorted leave – an agreed period of time that will increase in duration as you progress towards discharge.

What is Section 47 Mental Health Act?

Section 47 of the Mental Health Act allows mental health professionals to transfer you from prison to hospital for treatment. To be transferred from prison to hospital, you must be so unwell that you need treatment in hospital.

Can a patient on Section 17 leave leave?

1. Section 41(3)(c)(i) of the Mental Health Act 1983 requires a responsible clinician to obtain consent from the Secretary of State before granting section 17 leave to a restricted patient. No such patient may leave the hospital or unit Where section 47 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 applies.

What does leave of absence under S17 MHA 1983 mean?

The authorisation of leave to a detained patient is a process governed by legislation as described in section 17 of the Mental Health Act 1983. Section 17 leave is not required for leave within the hospital grounds, unless the patient is a restricted patient.

What does section 17 Leve mean in law?

Section 17 leve is the power of a patient’s responsible clinician to grant, detained patients, leave from the hopsital. A detained patient is only allowed to leave the hospital with this leave in place.

How to apply for S17 leave of absence?

Complete this form to apply for S17 leave for a restricted patient being treated for mental health issues at your hospital. This form should be filled in by the clinician responsible for the restricted patient’s care. Complete the relevant form depending on which type of S17 leave of absence you are requesting for the patient.