The Mental Health Advice Department at David Gray Solicitors in Newcastle, UK

The Mental Health Law Department at David Gray Solicitors is one of the largest in the North East and a recognised specialist provider.

David Gray Solicitors visit clients in hospitals throughout the region and advise on a range of mental health law matters including:

•           Advising on rights whilst detained under the Mental Health Act
•           Representation at Mental Health Review Tribunals
•           Managers Hearings
•           CPA Meetings
•           Capacity
•           Consent to Treatment
•          Judicial Review of Tribunal Decisions
•           Human Rights Act
•           Nearest Relative rights
•          Aftercare

The team are experienced solicitors who practise mental health law full-time and are members of the Law Society Mental Health Review Tribunal Panel, Mental Health Lawyers Association and Institute of Mental Health Act Practitioners.

Funding

The firm has a contract with the Legal Services Commission, which means that legal aid is available if you are financially eligible. This depends on your income. A financial assessment will always be carried out at the initial appointment.

Contact Us

To book an appointment or make an enquiry with the mental health department please contact:

Deb O'Dowd Tel: 0191 232 95 47 Ext: 4710 E-Mail: debo@davidgray.co.uk

Our Mental Health Department Team

Mike Bishop, Head of Department, Solicitor