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What do folks know about this

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Hello Pumpkins

According to the Mind website 'nearest relative' is a special term used in the Mental Health Act 1983. It gives one member of your family rights and responsibilities if you are detained in hospital under section 2, 3, 4 or 37 ........ There is more information on the site at mind.org/. I hope this is helpful.

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Hi Pumpkins,

Mind have a downloaded resource about Nearest Relative. Here: mind.org.uk/information-sup...

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I was wondering as I support a friend

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