Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010

What is the purpose of the Measure?

The Measure will address issues relating to the assessment of mental health and the treatment of mental disorder.  It will establish a duty for Health Boards and Local Authorities to deliver local primary mental health support services across Wales.  It will create requirements around care and treatment planning for people receiving support from secondary mental health services and will ensure timely access to assessment for previous service users.  

The Measure will also extend the group of individuals who will be entitled to support from an Independent Mental Health Advocate.

What are the benefits of the Measure?

The Measure will make a number of important changes to the current legislative arrangements in respect of the assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems.

How do I find out more information?

For more information on the passage and scrutiny of the Measure in the National Assembly for Wales, visit the National Assembly for Wales website (external link)

To view the approved Measure and supporting documentation, visit the National Archives.

To view the approved Measure and supporting documentation, visit the National Archives.This Measure was introduced following the passage of a related Legislative Competence Order (LCO), for further information visit the National Assembly for Wales website (external link)