My role

I work with people who are experiencing mental health and mental capacity difficulties.

I represent patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 both in a hospital and in the community. My representation allows patients to challenge their detention in hospital at Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings. I also attend other meetings, such as Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings and S117 meetings, with patients to ensure that their voices are heard when discussions are had about their care and treatment.

I also provide assistance when a person wishes to challenge a deprivation of liberty safeguard (Dols) – whether this is the person subject to the deprivation or a family member. My work involves assisting clients in Court of Protection proceedings challenging decisions with regard to residence, care and treatment and contact.

My experience

I joined Anthony Collins Solicitors in November 2015.

I am a Law Society Accredited Mental Health Practitioner.

My specialisms

  • Mental Health Law (Mental Health Act 1983)
  • Court of Protection
  • Health and Welfare matters (Mental Capacity Act 2005)
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Dols) (Mental Capacity Act 2005)
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My latest articles

Liberty Protection Safeguards – new aim of April 2022

It was announced by the Government on 16 July 2020 that the implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) has been delayed until April 2022. No date has been set, with April 2022 being described as the “aim for full implementation”.

People who lack capacity and COVID-19
People who lack capacity and COVID-19

On 9 April 2020, the DHSC issued guidance for hospitals, care homes and supervisory bodies regarding the MCA and DoLS during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus and the Mental Health Act 1983
Coronavirus and the Mental Health Act 1983

Last week, the Lord Chancellor approved the issue of the Pilot Practice Direction, which affects the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber of the First Tier Tribunal (mental health).

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