Communications from the Chief Psychiatrist

Read or view the latest communications from the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist.

Practice points

Practice points supplement information provided in Chief Psychiatrists' Standing Orders and Clinical Guidelines. They will be issued to help clarify identified operational difficulties concerning the Mental Health Act 2013.

• Practice Point 1: Capacity and Treatment
• Practice Point 2: Involuntary Patients

Standing Orders and Clinical Guidelines 

Standing Orders and Clinical Guidelines have been issued by the Chief Civil and Chief Forensic Psychiatrist, and can be found under Information for Clinicians in the Mental Health Act .

Annual reports

• Annual Report 2013-2014
• Annual Report 2014-2015
• Annual Report 2016-2017
• Annual Report 2017-2018
• Annual Report 2018-2019
• Annual Report 2019-2020
• Annual Report 2020-2021