MHL guardianship policy applicable to Rotherham 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 guardianship sits uniquely amongst other sections of the Mental Health Act (MHA), not only because its focus is on enabling individuals to live as independently in the community as possible, but also because the responsibility for its application lies with the local authority.
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: Guardianship policy Rotherham v1.
- Appendix 1 Scrutiny of guardianship
- Appendix 2 notification letter
- Appendix 3 guardianship application
Page last reviewed: November 28, 2023
Next review due: November 28, 2024