Term information

Term: Independent Mental Health Advocacy

Term details for 'Independent Mental Health Advocacy'

Specialist advocacy introduced in 2007 under amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983. IMHAs have legal rights not available to other advocates.

Broader terms
advocacy
Related terms
mental capacity, mental health problems

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