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Mental Health: Patients

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Bindmans is recognised as a leader in complex and demanding mental health law, with a strong commitment to protecting the rights of detained patients, their families, and carers.

Our specialist mental health lawyers advise patients, family members, and carers on all aspects of access to treatment and challenging detention in hospital. We combine sensitivity to patients’ needs with a determination to ensure their interests are protected and their wishes are taken into account. We act for individuals, national and local organisations, and charities, and also support test cases and interventions aimed at extending patients’ rights and clarifying the law.

Our expert team can assist with:

  • Representation at Mental Health Tribunal hearings, Hospital Managers’ hearings, Care Programme Approach meetings, and Section 117 Aftercare planning meetings.
  • Advising on access to Section 117 aftercare and specialist community treatment.
  • Challenging aftercare and treatment decisions by way of Judicial Review.
  • Advising and representing patients in Human Rights Act claims and false imprisonment claims where rights have been infringed.
  • Securing mental health support for migrants and asylum seekers.

Our experienced team is recognised nationally for pushing the boundaries of mental health law on behalf of those with mental health issues and disabilities. We also draw on expertise across the firm to provide a seamless, holistic service tailored to clients’ needs.

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Mental Health: Patients - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Bindmans is a go-to firm for complex mental health matters. The team is highly sought after by vulnerable clients to represent them in various proceedings, particularly those relating to deprivation of liberty and mental capacity. The firm demonstrates a strong understanding of the interface between the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. It demonstrates additional expertise in Court of Protection matters and inquests.
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Strengths

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  • Bindmans' longstanding, 360 degree appreciation of the health and care landscape enables them able to address a range of issues that might arise for a client.

    Mental Health: Patients respondentUK

  • I can't praise them enough. I was treated with immense dignity, compassion and warmth, which was very needed at the time.

    Mental Health: Patients respondentUK

  • They are experts in the field. They know how to navigate the bureaucracy around the Mental Health Act and get results to tight timelines.

    Mental Health: Patients respondentUK

  • Bindmans is very knowledgeable, accessible and shows empathy for its clients.

    Mental Health: Patients respondentUK

  • At no point in the process did I feel uninformed. Their responses were rapid, even if they were in court.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Basmah Sahib
    Basmah Sahib

    Basmah Sahib

    Basmah Sahib has impressive experience representing detained individuals in Mental Health Tribunal proceedings. She also advises families whose relatives have passed away while in hospital.

    • Basmah is probably one of the best inquest solicitors I know. She knows what's relevant and she hits the ground running.

      Mental Health: Patients respondentUK

    • Basmah is responsive and compassionate. She also gives clear advice and remains level-headed in a high-pressure situation.

      Mental Health: Patients respondentUK

    • She explained the complexities of the proceedings well. Additionally, she was my rock and much more than a solicitor.

      Mental Health: Patients respondentUK

    • Basmah is always available and incredibly responsive. She's also sensitive, hard working and she gives clear advice.

      Mental Health: Patients respondentUK
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  • Laura Hobey-Hamsher
    Laura Hobey-Hamsher

    Laura Hobey-Hamsher

    Laura Hobey-Hamsher is recognised for her experience in cases brought under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and representing individuals detained under Mental Capacity Acts. Additionally, she has particular expertise in matters regarding individuals with serious eating disorders.

    • Laura is exemplary, and we are beyond grateful for her knowledge, empathy, advice and availability. We could not have been more pleased with her work.

      Mental Health: Patients respondentUK

    • Laura is incredibly well respected across the board and a star solicitor.

      Mental Health: Patients respondentUK

    • Laura is the best.

      Mental Health: Patients respondentUK
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  • Georgina Byrne
    Georgina Byrne

    Georgina Byrne

    Georgina Byrne is an experienced mental health and community care lawyer and is known for handling matters with complex guardianship and deprivation of liberty elements.

    • Georgina is a fantastic advocate for vulnerable people. She also has excellent client handling skills and legal judgement.

      Mental Health: Patients respondentUK

    • She is very conscious of trying to find the most practical and proportionate way forward.

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