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Mental Health Act (2025)

Evidence-based guidance, practical resources, and sector insights to support organisations in delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care.

Preparing for the Mental Health Act 2025: Insights from the sector

The Mental Health Act 2025 marks a moment of significant reform in the sector – organisations will need to consider how to best implement the legislative changes that will move systems to an approach that strengthens autonomy, dignity, and least-restrictive practice.

This report provides insights from the sector following a set of advisory groups led by SCIE, highlighting the immediate reactions, concerns and what support organisations will require to meaningfully implement the changes.

From these important conversations, three key areas of need emerged that provide a roadmap for developing practical and evidence-informed support.

Preparing for the Mental Health Act 2025