29/01/2026
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On 18 December 2025, the Mental Health Bill received Royal Assent and became law, marking a new dawn in mental health care provision following years of work by governments and lobbyists.
The new Mental Health Act 2025 reforms and replaces key provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 and introduces several important reforms that will influence how mental health care decisions are made.
Hannah Taylor and Simon Lindsay hosted this webinar in which they provided:
- An update on the Mental Health Act 2025 – where are we now?
- An overview of the key reforms
- Timescales for implementation and further guidance anticipated
- Practical considerations and how to prepare for changes

