Changes to Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 Regarding Police Stations as a Place of Safety

7th May 2008



A Home Office Circular 007/2008 which outlines the changes to section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 has been published (Home Office Circular 007/2008 - The Use of Police Stations as Places of Safety under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983) and can be accessed here:

Home Office Circular 007/2008

The Department of Health have issued guidance on transfers between places of safety, which can be found via the link below.

Guidance document