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Additional sections of the Mental Health Act 2025 are now in force
New sections of the Mental Health Act 2025 now in force extend Human Rights Act obligations to certain private mental health providers and require a government review of notification duties for under‑18s admitted for mental health treatment.
Changes from the Mental Health Act 2025 coming in February 2026
The Mental Health Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 amending the 1983 Act. A few administrative provisions are already in force and the first substantive changes will come in on 18 February 2026. This article will focus on those imminent changes.
Pre-election period restrictions for NHS bodies
A general election will take place on Thursday 4 July 2024. In the pre-election period, there are restrictions placed on public resources and communications.