Guardianship under the Mental Health Act, 1983
This dashboard tracks guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983, which seeks to help adults achieve as independent a life as possible, whilst protecting their safety and the safety of others.
What you can find out
This dashboard contains information on the use of Guardianship orders under Sections 7 and 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983, and includes yearly time series since 2003-04. The data is collected directly from councils in England, also known as ‘local authorities’ in this publication. Local authorities usually assume the role of the guardian.
Last edited: 17 October 2023 8:38 am