Mental health policies

This page bring together key policies and guidance used across health and care services when supporting adults with mental health needs. They explain the standards that services follow and what you can expect.

• Mental Health Act 2007 - s135 policy and procedure 
• Mental Health Act 2007 - s136 policy and procedure 
• Mental Health Act 2007 - s117 policy and procedure 
• AMHP authorisation criteria and procedure 
• Guidance for AMHP on appointing and displacing nearest relative 
• Guardianship policy
• Mental Health Act and Care Act interface guidance
• Care Act 2014 - legislation (including section 117)
• Adult safeguarding - multi‑agency policy and procedures (Gloucestershire County Council)
• Information sharing and confidentiality in mental health (GOV.UK)

• Right Care, Right Person - national guidance (GOV.UK)

Please note that some of these policies are currently under review or being updated to reflect changes in legislation and national guidance. During this time, existing arrangements remain in place and continue to be followed.