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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: 19/03/2026
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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Can the police section someone?
1 min read |Last updated: 05/02/2026
Can the police section someone? Yes, the police can use their powers under the Mental Health Act to take someone to a place of safety if they believe the person needs urgent mental health support. Police powers under the Mental Health Act Section 136: Public places If the police find someone in a public place who appears to have a mental health...
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I need urgent help for my mental health
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 27/04/2026
How can I get urgent help for my mental health? This page is here to help you if your mental health is really bad — and you need help fast. You are not alone, and there are services that are ready to listen and support you. If you are 18 or older and live in England, this is for you. You might need urgent help for your mental health for different reasons....
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Other resources for PTSD
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 19/03/2026
Other resources for PTSD Further reading Armed forces healthcareThe NHS can help if you are in military service or a veteran.Read about armed forces healthcare. How to manage after a traumatic eventThe Royal College of Psychiatrists' website explains what a traumatic event is and how to cope.Learn more about traumatic events. Racially based traumaThe...
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