On this page you will find a number of leaflets related to the Mental Health Act in Easy Read format. These are for people with a learning disability or for those who want information that is simple and easy to read.

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Name Size/Type Description Date
Community Treatment Order - Easy Read.pdf 535KB PDF You have been in hospital This was because you were mentally unwell 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 136 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 444KB PDF The police felt that you are not well The police felt that you need to see a doctor 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 17 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 760KB PDF When you start to feel better the doctor will talk to you about having time off the unit This is called section 17 leave 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 19 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 214KB PDF The doctor has decided that you do not need to be in this hospital anymore 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 2 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 760KB PDF A mental health professional and 2 doctors saw you 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 3 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 793KB PDF A mental health professional and 2 doctors saw you 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 36 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 806KB PDF The Crown Court decided that you should be in hospital This is because you are mentally unwell You need an assessment and treatment of your mental health problem This is called “being sectioned” 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 37 41 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 871KB PDF A court and 2 doctors said you must be in hospital 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 37 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 793KB PDF A court and 2 doctors said you must be in hospital 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 38 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 680KB PDF The Crown Court decided that you need to be in hospital instead of in prison 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 47 49 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 826KB PDF You were in prison 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 48 49 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 817KB PDF You were on remand in prison This means you were found guilty of a crime and are waiting for the judge to tell you: • what will happen next • how long you might have to stay in prison for 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 5 2 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 337KB PDF The doctor said you need to stay in hospital, You will stay for up to 3 days 10 Feb 2026
Information about section 5 4 of the Mental Health Act - Easy Read.pdf 321KB PDF The nurse said you need to stay in hospital 10 Feb 2026

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