IMHA Client A

Client A wanted support with a Manager’s Hearing regarding renewal of Section 3.

Barriers faced in being heard:

A’s mental health was a barrier to being listened to. A found retaining information difficult and meetings stressful.

Advocacy undertaken:

IMHA met with A prior to the Managers’ Mental Health Review Meeting to find out A’s wishes.
IMHA applied for A’s mental health reports prior to the meeting and went through them with A, so A was aware of the professional’s view, opinions and future plans.
IMHA attended the Manager’s Meeting with A, but A was unable to stay for mental health reasons. A requested that the IMHA continued to advocate on A’s behalf.

Outcomes:

The IMHA met with A after the meeting to inform the outcome. It was uncontested that A needed to remain on the Section 37(notional) in order to find suitable accommodation.

A verbally thanked the IMHA for the support.

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