Joint Policy for the Management of Section 117 Aftercare, Reviews and Discharge
February 2, 2023 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Lancashire Cabinet approved the Joint Policy for the Management of Section 117 Aftercare, Reviews and Discharge on 02/02/2023. The policy aims to help the council meet its obligations to work with the NHS to support people with mental health issues leaving hospital.
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Purpose
Under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983, local authorities and Integrated Care Boards have a joint duty to arrange the provision of mental health "aftercare" services, for people who have been detained in hospital for treatment under certain sections of the 1983 Act.
A Joint Policy for the Management of Section 117 Aftercare, Reviews and Discharge has therefore been developed by partners in the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System. The policy is intended to help the county council meet its obligations to work with the NHS and support people with mental health issues to leave hospital and receive the care and support they require.
Decision
The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Effective from | 8 Feb 2023 |