IMHA

Who can be supported by an IMHA?
The following people have a statutory right to be informed about, and to have access to, the support of an IMHA:
. Patients who are detained under the Act (even if they are on section 17 leave from hospital)
. Conditionally discharged restricted patients
. Patients subject to guardianship
. Patients subject to a supervised community treatment order (SCT)
. Informal patients being considered for section 57 treatment
. Informal patients who are under 18 and being considered for section 58a treatment  

CONTACT
If you wish to have further information about the IMHA service, or you have questions or concerns about whether an IMHA should become involved please ring the Swan office and speak to the IMHA Lead or one of our four other IMHA trained Advocates.