Mental health & capacity

One in four of us will encounter some form of mental health problem during our lifetime, either personally or because we know someone who is affected. Difficulties can include securing treatment and support for individuals suffering from mental disorders, seeking their discharge once sufficient care has been given, or assisting individuals who do not have capacity to make decisions about their health, welfare and finances.

Our expert mental health lawyers have a leading reputation in the field of mental health and mental capacity law and success in securing appropriate care, challenging detentions (whether unlawful or unwanted), and bringing High Court actions for judicial review.

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We offer the same high level of care, compassion and sensitivity whether you are seeking advice about your own rights and entitlements or those of someone you care for, and we work closely with other legal departments and professionals to provide a holistic service.

Funding for legal advice or representation

We always consider whether you might be entitled to legal aid, which is most likely in cases at the Court of Protection and Mental Health Tribunal.

Once we understand your circumstances, we will advise what funding might be available and discuss which payment options might work best for you.

Who to contact

Rachel Turner, Miles & Partners Solicitors, London

What clients say

“I would like to thank Jasper Blumenthal and Andrew Bowmer for all the work they have both done. I have not been this happy in a long time and have them to thank for that.”
Anonymous client

“I hate using anyone else – they just do not compare!“
Independent Mental Capacity Act advocate

“Andrew Bowmer, mental capacity and community care solicitor is to be commended on his professionalism in a recent case concerning excessive restrictions in place on a vulnerable adult in a care home. Andrew wrote ‘an impressive letter’ to the local authority making representations, the quality of which was recognised by a professional litigation friend.”
Anonymous client

“I cannot fault the service of Rachel and her team. They were so friendly and helpful it made proceedings easy. I felt listened to and understood when raising my concerns and supported in addressing these yet knew I was receiving objective and appropriate advice.”
Anonymous client

“I cannot fault the service I have received on this and all my other cases with Miles & Partners. I feel listened to, always kept up-to-date and involved in the case, with friendly staff.”
Ms. L

“I would like to thank you and your associates for your diligent work in handling the case for my late son, last year, so compassionately. Your team’s work was very thorough and helped my family come to terms with the tragic events that happened. Having used your legal team for the last four years I would gladly use your services again and recommend you to others for the brilliant work you have done. On behalf of my family I wish you all the best of success.”
Anonymous client