| State the Delegated Authority that you are relying on in order to make the decision | |
| Subject of decision | Guardianship Policy and Procedure – Section 7 Mental Health Act 1983 |
| Text of decision | Approve the amendments that have been made to the Mental Health Act 1983 as a result of the Mental Health Act 2007. As an established function of the 1983 Act, Guardianship has been made subject to minor changes in its execution. From an operational perspective, the assessment and application of Guardianship remain relatively unchanged in this procedure, however its suitability is now placed in the wider context of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards as per the amendments made in the amended Mental Health Act 1983 to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. |
| Reason for decision | The procedure needed to be implemented by all those who believe Guardianship may be suitable for consideration when working with vulnerable young persons and adult. |
| Other options considered (if any) | N/A Background papers: Mental Health Act 2007 S7 Mental Health Act 1983 Reference Guide to the Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice Mental Health Act 1983 |
| Declarations of Interest by any member or relevant local government body | N/A |
| Who have you consulted as part of the decision making process | |
| Date of decision | 2 March 2017 |
| Service area | Adult Social Care & Health Integration |
| Name of Delegated Officer making the decision - i | Erik Scollay, Director of Adult Social Care & Health Integration |
| Name of the Officer making the decision - If power has been sub-delegated to another officer | |
| Issue date:- | 8 March 2017 |
| Creation date:- | 8 March 2017 by Bernie Carr |