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Malcolm Donovan and Simon Newton are members of the Law Society’s Mental Health Review Tribunal Panel and have many years experience in providing advice on and representation in all aspects of Mental Health Law.
Donovan Newton Solicitors have been awarded a specialist quality mark by the Legal Services Commission for the provision of legal services in Mental Health.
We offer FREE representation and legal help where public funding is available to anyone detained in hospital or who is likely to undergo a period of compulsory detention in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983; we can advise patients on the following:
• | Mental Health Review Tribunals | • | Managers Panel Review Hearings | • | Responsibilities of Local Authorities and Social Workers | • | Judicial Review | • | All Human Rights Issues related to Detention in Hospital | • | Claims for Compensation for Wrongful Detention | • | Duties and Obligation of Doctors and other Medical Staff | • | General Mental Health Problems | • | Complaints to the Hospital Authorities |
Wherever you are we offer confidential advice and would normally be able to see you within 24 hours of initial contact. Your case will be dealt with personally by either Malcolm Donovan or Simon Newton
WE PROVIDE A NATIONWIDE SERVICE
Business Hours Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm
We can call you out of hours in an emergency.
For more information or advice feel free to contact us by phone or email.
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