MHL guardianship policy applicable to Doncaster locality. This is a local authority policy adopted by the Trust.
This document sets out the policy and procedure relating to the use of guardianship. It is the intention of this policy to provide clear guidance, encourage best practices and promote the rights of the individual subject to a guardianship application and their nearest relative.
This document replaces existing guidance and addresses the requirements of the Mental Health Act Code of Practice (2015), and the Mental Health Hospital, Guardianship and Treatment England Regulations (2008).
To download the policy please follow the link: Doncaster council guardianship policy.
- Appendix 1 Scrutiny of guardianship
- Appendix 2 notification to local social services authority of discharge of guardianship order
- Appendix 3 guardianship application
Page last reviewed: December 14, 2023
Next review due: December 14, 2024