House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Mental Health Update
27 June 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Sajid Javid Con Bromsgrove
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The draft Mental Health Bill has been published to enhance rights, autonomy, and dignity for individuals receiving inpatient mental health support.
- The Minister invites the committee to collaborate openly and refine the bill based on stakeholder input.
- The bill aims to address racial disparities and limit the use of the Mental Health Act for certain groups, while ensuring adequate community care.
Issue summary
The publication of the draft Mental Health Bill aimed at enhancing the rights, autonomy, and dignity of individuals requiring inpatient mental health support.
Action requested
The Minister has published the draft Mental Health Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny and invites open collaboration with the committee to refine it based on stakeholder input. The bill targets racial disparities, limits the use of the Mental Health Act for certain groups, and ensures adequate community care.
Key facts
- Draft Mental Health Bill published today.
- Covers England and Wales.
- Targets reforms in autonomy and dignity for mental health patients, including those subject to criminal justice.
- Seeks to address racial disparities associated with the use of the Mental Health Act.
- Aims to limit the extent to which people with learning disabilities or autism are made subject to the Act while ensuring community care support is available.