What is a Section 5 (2) of the Mental Health Act?

Section 5 (2) is a temporary hold of an informal or voluntary service user on a mental health ward in order for an assessment to be arranged under the Mental Health Act 1983. This ensures their immediate safety whilst the assessment is arranged.

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