London region approval panel Section 12(2) Mental health act 1983

What we do

Statutory responsibility for approving doctors under Section 12(2) of the Mental Heath Act 1983 is undertaken by Health Authorities on behalf of the Secretary of State. NHS London (on behalf of London HA's) has commissioned Central and North West London Foundation Trust at Northwick Park Hospital to manage the process. The Approval Panel has psychiatric and GP membership from across London. Every application receives individual consideration in light of the criteria set by the Panel. The London Region deals with Approvals and Reapprovals for Section 12 doctors with professional addresses in London. Contact Regional S12 Administrators for other areas.

• Approved Clinician Approval Guidelines 
• Criteria and Procedures
• Approved Clinician Courses 
• Approved Clinician Forms
• Approved Clinician Refresher Courses 
• Application for approval Form A2001 including CRB disclosure 
• Introductory Courses for Section 12 
• Refresher Courses for Section 12 
• London Availability  
• Change of details  
• Common Questions asked about Section 12 Approval Process 
• Regional Contacts 

Contact

Bertha Knott London Region Section 12(2) MHA Administrator
Mental Health Centre Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road
Harrow
Middlesex
HA1 3UJ

Telephone Number : 0208 869 3515 Fax Number : 0208 869 3516 Email Address : Bertha.Knott@nhs.net