The Bournewood Provisions

Abstract

Local authorities and PCTs will have new responsibilities under amendments to the Mental Capacity Act, proposed in the Mental Health Bill introduced in November 2006. Under the proposals, care homes and hospitals will need to obtain authorisation from the local authority or PCT if it is considered necessary to deprive a person lacking capacity of their liberty in order to provide care or treatment.

Citation

Dow, J. (2007), "The Bournewood Provisions", Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 34-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/14769018200700007