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Mental Health

THB Solicitors have an experienced team of Mental Health Lawyers, all of whom have been independently assessed and recognised as experts by the Law Society in this area of law.

Our team are proud to be known for their understanding and compassionate approach and always have our clients’ legal rights, human rights and best interests at the forefront of the case. This is just one of the reasons that we are the Solicitors of choice for many clients.

We are able to assist in relation to all aspects of Mental Health Law including patients detained in hospital under criminal or civil sections of the Mental Health Act and we can also assist patients who are subject to community based sections such as CTO’s or Guardianship.

If you require assistance regarding ongoing Criminal proceedings or a police interview under caution and you are detained under the Mental Health Act then contact our specialist Mental Health Crime Team who are all qualified Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as Accredited Law Society Mental Health Panel Members and are able to provide an additional level of understanding and assistance to those detained in hospital who face criminal charges.

Our Mental Health Team can be contacted via email at mentalhealth@thblegal.com or call 01268 796333 and we will be happy to assist you further.

We also have a team of specialist Mental Capacity lawyers who can assist with matters including applications to the Court of Protection and who can provide advice regarding the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards as well as other Capacity related matters.