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How can we start increasing patient autonomy and independence under the Mental Health Act?
Michael Henson-Webb is a solicitor and head of the Legal Team at Mind, the mental health charity. He discusses the limitations of the Mental Health...
19 Nov 2019
Legal and social issues faced by older LGBT+ people
Paul Maddock gives an overview of some of the social and legal issues faced by older LGBT+ people.
29 Oct 2019
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