How will the new Mental Health Act affect the care we provide?

The Mental Health Act 2025 is the most significant overhaul of mental health legislation in England and Wales for more than 40 years. Designed to modernise the delivery of mental health and learning disability care, it replaces the 1983 act.

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Journal
Mental Health Practice
Published
2026-03-05
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https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.29.2.5.s1
Primary Topic
Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
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How will the new Mental Health Act affect the care we provide?

Emma Wadey
Mental Health Practice
Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
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How will the new Mental Health Act affect the care we provide?

Emma Wadey
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Abstract

The Mental Health Act 2025 is the most significant overhaul of mental health legislation in England and Wales for more than 40 years. Designed to modernise the delivery of mental health and learning disability care, it replaces the 1983 act.

Mental Health PracticeVol. 29(2)
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Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
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