Freedom, restriction and restraint 

Consenting Adults? (.pdf)  (updated version)- Guidance for professionals, carers and advocates regarding safeguarding rights and managing risks in sexual relationships, where there are concerns around capacity and consent. [2011]

Specified Persons (pdf)- Guidance for responsible medical officers on principles and best practice in implementing specifed persons regulations under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. [2010] 

Rights, risks and limits to freedom(.pdf) - our key guidance,updated to take into account the principles of the new mental health act. Includes an appendix of legal considerations by Hilary Patrick. [2006]

The use of seclusion(.pdf) - guidance on the use and monitoring of seclusion in mental health and learning disability settings. [2007]

Safe to wander (.pdf) - principles and guidance on good practice in caring for residents with dementia and related disorders where consideration is being given to the use of wandering technologies in care homes and hospitals. [2007]

Autonomy, benefit and protection summary (.pdf)  - a discussion paper to help profesionals safeguard adults against unlawful deprivation of liberty while working under mental health, incapacity and vulnerable adults legislation. Authored by Hilary Patrick, Mental Health Law and Practice. [2008] Click here for the full version of Autonomy,benefit and protection(.pdf)