The Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 includes provisions for supported decision making and consent to medical treatment. It also supports advocacy, diversity, privacy and complaints processes.
Advocacy
People experiencing psychological distress or mental ill-health, their families, carers and supporters can get help to advocate for their rights from a range of organisations and individuals.
Privacy and mental illness
People with a mental illness have a right to privacy in relation to their health information.
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