These proceedings raise points of principle in respect of the powers of NHS Foundation Trusts pursuant to the National Health Service Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’) regarding financial assistance to patients whilst they are detained pursuant to hospital orders made under the Mental Health Act 1983 (‘the 1983 Act’). In essence they raise a question about the powers or duties of NHS Foundation Trusts in circumstances where the patient receiving mental health care is or appears to be unable, for whatever reason, to fund occasional expenses.
Citations:
[2018] WLR(D) 61, [2018] EWHC 126 (Admin)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Health, Health Professions
Updated: 04 April 2022; Ref: scu.604750