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Rights and Restrictions

If you have a mental illness then there you may be entitled to support and benefits to help. There may also be some restrictions that you should be aware of, such as driving and insurance. This section tells you all you need to know.

Mental Health Laws

If you or a loved one has mental illness. this section can help you understand your rights. This section includes information on the Mental Health Act often called being 'sectioned'
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Rights and restrictions

If you or a loved one has a mental illness then there may be some restrictions that you should be aware of, such as driving and insurance. This section tells you all you need to know.
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Advice and Information Service

Our Advice and Information Service offers practical help on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, community care, welfare benefits, debt and carers rights. We also offer general information on living with mental illness, medication and care.

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Money, benefits and employment

Living with a mental health condition can make managing money and securing work more difficult. This section can help you understand what you can do.
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Police, courts and prison

This section has information that might help if you or someone you know is involved with the police, court or prison.
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