What we need to know

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 makes it possible for individuals, their named person and legal representative to appeal their order in certain circumstances.

The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland will arrange a hearing to consider your appeal. You, your named person and legal representative will be automatically invited to attend your hearing and give evidence.

We need you to provide us with some information before we can arrange a hearing. Your legal representative or named person (if you have one) can assist you with this. This information must be signed before we can proceed further. We can only accept original documents and we are unable accept faxes.

We have published a suggested proforma.

You will find our address for correspondance on the proforma. If you are unsure of any of the details we require, your Mental Health Officer (MHO) or Responsible Medical Officer (RMO) will be able to help you.