The Mental Health Advice Department
The Mental Health Law Department at David Gray Solicitors LLP is one of the largest in the North East and a recognised specialist provider.
David Gray Solicitors LLP 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 |
 Julia Metcalf Solicitor |
 Emma Ferguson Solicitor |
 Abigail Ibbett Trainee Solicitor |
