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Publication - Regulation/directive/order

Mental Health 2003 Act: directions

Published
16 August 2023
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care

Directions setting out the requirements for Mental Health Officers and Approved Medical Practitioners.

The Mental Health Act 2003 has directions:

  • setting out the requirements for the initial appointment and annual re-appointment of a Mental Health Officer

  • for the qualifications, experience and training required for Approved Medical Practitioners (AMP

These directions are attached.

Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003: (Requirements for appointment as mental health officers) Direction 2009
File type
4 page PDF
File size
2.2 MB
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003: (Requirements for continuing appointment as mental health officers) Direction 2006
File type
3 page PDF
File size
162.5 kB
The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003: (Qualifications Experience and Training of Approved Medical Practitioners) Directions 2019
File type
4 page PDF
File size
98.5 kB
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