The short time frame associated with rapid reviews can be challenging for researchers
conducting qualitative evidence synthesis. In these circumstances a Best‐Fit Framework …

Compulsory psychiatric treatment is highly contested, and little research has focused
specifically on direct experiences. The M ental H ealth (C are & T reatment)(S cotland) A ct …

Background Service users detained for assessment and/or treatment under the Mental
Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) are allocated a 'Nearest Relative'(NR). The NR has access to …

Carers are seen as legitimate stakeholders in wider policy processes and increasingly as 'co‐
producers' and key providers of care. Mental health carers, however, especially those caring …

Drawing on a wealth of experience from both current and past practitioners in mental health,
this book is a handbook for Approved Mental Health Practitioners at a time of uncertainty …

Background: The Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 introduced the
role of the Named Person, who can be nominated by service users to protect their interests if …

Adult protection legislation incorporates mental health, mental capacity and adult
safeguarding statutes. These give social workers investigation and intervention powers into …

Adults (people over 16) are assumed in law to be able to make their own decisions unless
proven otherwise. This chapter addresses three civil statutes that give social work …

Background: The Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 reduced the role
of the nearest relative, identified by a hierarchy of relationships, who previously could admit …

In my personal life there have been many changes sad and happy, but I would particularly
want to thank my wife, Julie for her tolerance and support, over the entire period of this …