Mental Health Law
Remarrying couples often unaware that marriage revokes a Will
29th January 2019
By Lenore Rice There is a general lack of understanding about writing a Will, and what happens to your estate if you don't have one, but another aspect that very few... Read more
Over a thousand pounds raised by our marathon teams
14th May 2018
Our marathon relay teams were very delighted to hand over a cheque for £1,240 to Brian Shanks of the Simon Community NI. The team would like to thank everyone who made... Read more
Congratulations to our Wilson Nesbitt marathon teams
8th May 2018
A big congratulations to our marathon relay teams that completed the Belfast Marathon on what was a very warm Bank Holiday Monday.The teams were running for the Simon Community NI,... Read more
NI judge warns of volume of criminal cases involving mental health issues
25th September 2017
By Gary Adair A Northern Ireland judge has warned that the criminal justice system is close to collapse as a result of the number of cases involving mental health issues. Barney McElholm... Read more
Increase in mental health issues among NHS mental health employees
22nd September 2017
By Gary Adair The number of NHS mental health employees who have taken long-term leave as a result of their own mental health problems has increased by 22 per cent. Mental health... Read more
NI employee with mental health issues wins disability discrimination case
4th September 2017
By Gary Adair A Northern Ireland woman has been awarded over £11,000 in compensation after winning her disability discrimination case, which she brought when her employers took 14months to consider her... Read more
Gap in mental health provision in Northern Ireland
8th June 2017
By Gary Adair A new report by the Mental Health Rights Campaign says that there is an overwhelming gap between the need for mental healthcare in Northern Ireland and the provision... Read more
Study suggests age discrimination in mental health treatment
6th June 2017
By Gary Adair A new study has revealed that older patients with mental health problems are much less likely to be referred for counselling and other talking therapies, even though they... Read more
Rate of mental illness is 25 per cent higher in Northern Ireland
11th January 2017
By Gary Adair The rate of mental illness is 25 per cent higher in Northern Ireland compared to the rest of the UK, says Siobhan Doherty of Aware. She called on Theresa... Read more
Study suggests dementia link to living near busy roads
5th January 2017
By Lenore Rice A new study suggests that increased exposure to air pollution or noisy traffic may be a contributing factor to the onset of dementia. The study published in the Lancet... Read more
Diagnosis of dementia in younger people is increasing
27th July 2016
By Lenore Rice Dementia is often considered to be a condition that only affects the elderly, but there are an increasing number of people in their 40s and 50s being diagnosed,... Read more
Wilson Nesbitt secures smoking ban exemption for mental health inpatients
21st April 2016
The new ban on smoking on hospital grounds will not apply to mental health inpatients in the South Eastern Trust following a judicial review lodged by Wilson Nesbitt on behalf... Read more
Mental health care is insufficient in rural parts of Northern Ireland
7th October 2015
By Gary Adair A new study suggests that people in rural parts of Northern Ireland with mental health issues receive a poorer standard of care than those in cities and towns. The... Read more
Death of mental health patient blamed on health trust by father
28th August 2015
By Gary Adair The father of Patrick Campbell, aged 26, who died by suicide after escaping from the mental health unit at Ulster Hospital says the health trust is to blame... Read more
Holding people with mental health issues in police cells must stop
6th February 2015
By Gary Adair MPs have called for an end to using police cells to hold people with mental health illnesses when no hospital space is available. The Mental Health Act 1983 provides... Read more
Independent commission to look at concerns on Mental Health care
4th February 2015
By Gary Adair The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland has welcomed the announcement of an investigation into concerns about the provision of mental health care across the UK. An independent... Read more
Compensation for man detained over mental health concerns
22nd January 2015
By Gary Adair The need for improved awareness and treatment of people suffering from mental health issues in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK has been in the media... Read more
'Employers should help employees going through divorce'
6th November 2014
By Lenore Rice Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has said the government will "push" employers to intervene and support employees who are going through a divorce or separation. Mr Duncan Smith says... Read more
Whistleblower concerns about lack of mental health assessments
30th October 2014
By Gary Adair A former security manager at a hospital has turned whistle-blower against his employers following the death of a patient at a bus stop, and has raised concerns about... Read more
Northern Ireland marks World Mental Health Day
10th October 2014
By Gary Adair Northern Ireland today marks World Mental Health Day, along with the the rest of the UK and many other countries. The focus this year on Schizophrenia, which is estimated... Read more
Mental Health treatment and Human Rights
10th October 2014
By Gary Adair As the world today shines a spotlight on Mental Health, and in particular Schizophrenia, it is hoped that our understanding of mental health sufferers and the way in... Read more
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards cases to increase after ruling
25th March 2014
By Gary Adair A landmark Supreme Court ruling is expected to result in a large increase in Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Dols) cases, after the court overruled previous judgments and applied... Read more
Sun article on mental patients labelled irresponsible
7th October 2013
By Gary Adair A front page headline article in the Sun newspaper has been labeled as "irresponsible and wrong" by one mental health charity, and criticised by many more for it's... Read more
Edkins murder puts spotlight on mental health
2nd October 2013
By Gary Adair The killer of Christina Edkins has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of the school girl on the grounds of... Read more
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