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Section 136 of the Mental Health Act - Emergency police powers to take you from a public place to a place of safety
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 29/05/2025
This page looks at Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. It looks at when police can use emergency powers to take you from a public place to a place of safety. It explains what your rights are on this section and what could happen after it ends. This information is for people who live with severe mental illness and their carers.
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Getting help for someone in a mental health crisis
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 11/07/2025
You might know someone who’s 18 or over, lives in England and is experiencing a mental health crisis. They might need urgent help and support. This section gives you information on who to contact.
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