MH, Respobding To Incidents And PND Flashcards
Warning signs for MH (6)
Sweating, clenched fists, eyes darting, frowning, threats being made,voice becoming louder
How long can a MH person be detained for
No more than 72 hours
What to do if you come across MH person (5)
Believe them Don't stare Give them space Approach not threatening - open body language Tell them what your doing
Sec 138 MH act refers to retaking a patient who can do this (3)
Retaken by a constable or MH practitioner or other authorised person
Sec 136
If in public place police can remove the person to place of safety if they need care or control or if it’s necessary for their safety and others
Place of safety includes
Local social services accommodation Hosp Nursing home Residential home for MH patients Police station (last resort) Any other suitable place the occupier is willing
Sec 135 - warrant to gain entry to
premesis to allow community MH team or other health and social care professionals to conduct assessment
Mental disorder definition
Any disorder or disability of the mind
Section 44 - ill treatment or neglect or will full neglect of a person lacking capacity or who is reasonably believed to lack capacity by -
Anyone responsible for that persons care
Deputies appointed by the court
Someone with power of eterny
Mental capability act 05
Once you’ve decided that person lacks capacity you as police can act in their best interests AND
Reasonable force may be used
3 actions to take at scene when responding to incidents
Assessing the scene
Protecting people and the scene
Communicate with controll
2 types of notes for recording info
Evidential notes
Non-evidential notes
Section 1-11 crim justice and police act for PND it can be issued…
By officer on the street or officer in custody when authorised by custody sgt
2 types of tiers for PND
£90 higher tier
£60 lower tier
