Pandemic influenza and the Mental Health Act 1983: consultation on proposed changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 and its associated secondary legislation

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You are invited to comment on proposals for temporary amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983 which may be required in the event of the severe staff shortages that may be expected during an influenza pandemic. 

You are invited to say whether you think these proposals are likely to be helpful.  Please let us know if there are any significant issues which you think we should have included, or if we have included anything unnecessary.