Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010

This Measure aims to provide mental health services at an earlier stage for individuals who are experiencing mental health problems and to reduce the risk of further decline in their mental health. The Measure also makes provisions for care and treatment plans for those in secondary mental health care and extends mental health advocacy provision beyond that which is currently required. To achieve these aims, the Measure:

• Places a duty on Local Health Boards and Local Authorities to work in partnership to deliver local primary mental health support services throughout Wales;
• Makes statutory provision for care and treatment planning for those receiving secondary mental health care;
• Enables individuals discharged from secondary mental health services to refer themselves back to secondary services directly, without needing to go to their GP for a referral; and
• Amends the Mental Health Act 1983 to provide for a statutory scheme of independent advocacy in Wales which is wider than the statutory provision currently provided by that Act. Measure as Introduced - 22 March 2010Explanatory Memorandum at Introduction On 9 February 2010, the Business Committee agreed, in accordance with standing Orders, to refer the proposed Measure to Legislation Committee No. 3, to consider and report on the general principles.
  Stage 1 consideration by the Legislation Committee No. 3 Stage 1 report on the proposed Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010- 02 July 2010 Stage 2 Consideration by the Legislation Committee No. 3 Stage 3 & Stage 4 Consideration was in Plenary 02 November 2010Measure as enacted (legislation.gov.uk

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