[114 Approval by local social services authority]
Mental Health Act 1983 (1983 c 20) | Legislation

Part VIII Miscellaneous Functions of Local Authorities and the Secretary of State

[Approved mental health professionals]

[114  Approval by local social services authority]

[(1)     A local social services authority may approve a person to act as an approved mental health professional for the purposes of this Act.

(2)     But a local social services authority may not approve a registered medical practitioner to act as an approved mental health professional.

(3)     Before approving a person under subsection (1) above, a local social services authority shall be satisfied that he has appropriate competence in dealing with persons who are suffering from mental disorder.

(4)     The appropriate national authority

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