APPROVED FOR HSPS

An indication of whether or not an NHS TRUST is approved to provide high security psychiatric services in high security accommodation for PATIENTS liable to be detained in hospital under provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983, who require treatment under conditions of special security on account of their dangerous, violent or criminal propensities. The services will be provided at one or more HOSPITAL SITES of the NHS TRUST.

To provide such services, the NHS TRUST must be approved by the Secretary of State under paragraph 10(2) and (3) of Schedule 2 to the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.

Classification:

a. Yes
b. No

References:
Statutory Instrument 2000 No. 267; The National Health Service (Functions of Health Authorities and Administration Arrangements) Amendment Regulations 2000 

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plural APPROVED FOR HSPS