Can a CCG discharge you from Section 117?
To discharge you from section 117, your local clinical commissioning group (CCG) and local social services authority (LSSA) must decide that you no longer need after-care services. They should not discharge you from section 117 when you are still getting services you need.
What does S117 mean on discharge from hospital?
What does S117 mean? S117 places an enforceable duty on both Health (Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)) and Social (local authority/Council (LA)) Services to provide aftercare services to P on discharge from hospital. Neither the CCG nor the LA can charge for the services engaged to meet those needs – s117 aftercare is free.
What are the changes to Section 117 aftercare?
In order to provide a detailed overview of the changes to s.117 aftercare services, Bevan Brittan is publishing a series of articles addressing these important changes and their practical implications. Our first article looked at what constitutes s.117 aftercare.
What are the changes to Section 117 of the MHA?
Indeed, s.117 has been transformed from two simple paragraphs into a lengthy and complex section of the MHA. In order to provide a detailed overview of the changes to s.117 aftercare services, Bevan Brittan is publishing a series of articles addressing these important changes and their practical implications.
To discharge you from section 117, your local clinical commissioning group (CCG) and local social services authority (LSSA) must decide that you no longer need after-care services. They should not discharge you from section 117 when you are still getting services you need.
What happens if you have a BAC of 0.45?
Over 0.45 BAC death will occur in most people. The body (in actual fact the liver) can metabolize only a certain amount of alcohol per hour. No matter how much or how fast alcohol is consumes, the body can only dispose of it at a rate that is generally accepted as being 1 standard drink per hour.
What do I need to know about Section 117 after care?
Most people who are entitled section 117 after-care should get help under CPA. CPA is a package of care, where different health professionals work together to meet your needs. Under CPA, you will have a care plan and someone to coordinate your care.
What happens to your body when your BAC goes up?
However, a person’s BAC level is not only affected by how much alcohol is consumed but by other factors such as an individual’s weight, gender, pattern of drinking, and genetics. Side effects and impairments resulting from increasing blood alcohol levels include: 1,3,4 Slowed reflexes and reaction time.