Sectioned patients to avoid being locked in cells in overhaul of mental health system

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, providing unbiased reporting accessible to all. Proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act aim to give patients more dignity and control over their care, shifting power from the system to the individual. The Mental Health Bill will end the use of police and prison cells for mental health crises, ensure tailored care plans, and strengthen patient rights and family involvement, promoting modernization and better outcomes.

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