43 Independent mental health advocates
Health and Social Care Act 2012 (2012 c 7) | Legislation

43  Independent mental health advocates

(1)     In section 130A of the Mental Health Act 1983 (independent mental health advocates: England), in subsection (1)—

(a)     for “The Secretary of State” substitute “A local social services authority whose area is in England”, and

(b)     at the end insert “for whom the authority is responsible for the purposes of this section”.

(2)     In subsection (4) of that section, for “the Secretary of State” substitute “a local social services authority”.

(3)     In section 130C of that Act (provision supplementary to section 130A), after subsection (4) insert—

“(4A)     A local social services authority is responsible

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