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21/10/2021
Mental Health Act Complaint

Most people do not have problems accessing health services, but sometimes things go wrong. If you are not happy with your care or treatment you have the RIGHT to complain, this document explains the process.

By Welsh Government
15/10/2021
Cwynion Deddf Iechyd Meddwl

Nid yw'r rhan fwyaf o bobl yn cael problemau wrth gyrchu gwasanaethau iechyd, ond weithiau mae pethau'n mynd o chwith. Os nad ydych yn hapus â'ch gofal neu driniaeth mae gennych y DDE i gwyno, mae'r ddogfen hon yn esbonio'r broses.

By Welsh Government
21/10/2021
Mental Health Act Informal Admission

Informal Admission to Mental Health Hospital

By Welsh Government
15/10/2021
Derbyniad Anffurfiol Deddf Iechyd Meddwl

Derbyniad Anffurfiol i Ysbyty Iechyd Meddwl

By Welsh Government
21/10/2021
Mental Health Act Appeal

This document explains the appeal process against section 2 or 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983.

By Welsh Government
15/10/2021
Apêl Deddf Iechyd Meddwl

Mae'r ddogfen hon yn esbonio'r broses apelio yn erbyn adran 2 neu 3 o Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl 1983.

By Welsh Government
21/10/2021
Mental Health Act Section 2

Section 2 is part of the civil sections under the Mental Health Act.  It provides for someone to be detained in hospital under a legal framework for an assessment and treatment of their mental disorder.

By Welsh Government
15/10/2021
Deddf Iechyd Meddwl Adran 2

Mae adran 2 yn rhan o'r adrannau sifil o dan y Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl. Mae'n darparu i rywun gael ei gadw yn yr ysbyty o dan fframwaith cyfreithiol ar gyfer asesu a thrin ei anhwylder meddwl.

By Welsh Government
21/10/2021
Mental Health Act Section 3

Section 3 of the Mental Health Act is commonly known as “treatment order” it allows for the detention of the service user for treatment in the hospital based on certain criteria and conditions being met. 

By Welsh Government
15/10/2021
Deddf Iechyd Meddwl Adran 3

Gelwir adran 3 o'r Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl yn gyffredin fel “gorchymyn triniaeth”, mae'n caniatáu i'r defnyddiwr gwasanaeth gael ei gadw i gael triniaeth yn yr ysbyty ar sail bod meini prawf ac amodau penodol yn cael eu bodloni.

By Welsh Government
21/10/2021
Mental Health Act Section 4
Section 4 of the Mental Health Act is an emergency application for detention in hospital for up to 72 hours.  It requires only one medical recommendation from a doctor and the application is usually by an Approved Mental Health Professional, on very rare occasions it can be applied by the Nearest Relative.
By Welsh Government
15/10/2021
Deddf Iechyd Meddwl Adran 4

Mae Adran 4 o'r Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl yn gais brys am gadw yn yr ysbyty am hyd at 72 awr. Dim ond un argymhelliad meddygol sydd ei angen arno gan feddyg ac mae'r cais fel arfer gan Weithiwr Proffesiynol Iechyd Meddwl Cymeradwy, ar adegau prin iawn gall y Perthynas Agosaf ei gymhwyso.

By Welsh Government
21/10/2021
Mental Health Act Section 5 (2)

Section 5 (2) is a temporary hold of an informal or voluntary service user on a mental health ward in order for an assessment to be arranged under the Mental Health Act 1983.  This ensures their immediate safety whilst the assessment is arranged.

By Welsh Government
15/10/2021
Deddf Iechyd Meddwl Adran 5 (2)

Mae adran 5 (2) yn ddaliad dros dro defnyddiwr gwasanaeth anffurfiol neu wirfoddol ar ward iechyd meddwl er mwyn i asesiad gael ei drefnu o dan Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl 1983. Mae hyn yn sicrhau eu diogelwch ar unwaith wrth i'r asesiad gael ei drefnu.

By Welsh Government
21/10/2021
Mental Health Act Section 5.4

A Section 5 (4) is a temporary nursing holding power to ensure the immediate safety of a hospital in-service user while assessment by a doctor is arranged.

By Welsh Government
15/10/2021
Deddf Iechyd Meddwl Adran 5 (4)

Mae Adran 5 (4) yn bŵer dal nyrsio dros dro i sicrhau diogelwch defnyddiwr mewn swydd ysbyty ar unwaith tra bod asesiad gan feddyg yn cael ei drefnu.

By Welsh Government
21/10/2021
Mental Health Act Section 7
Under Section 7 of the Mental Health Act, an Approved Mental Health Professional can apply for someone over 16 to be received into Guardianship. The application is supported by recommendations from two doctors.
By Welsh Government
15/10/2021
Deddf Iechyd Meddwl Adran 7

O dan Adran 7 o'r Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl, gall Gweithiwr Proffesiynol Iechyd Meddwl Cymeradwy wneud cais i rywun dros 16 oed gael ei dderbyn i Warcheidiaeth. Cefnogir y cais gan argymhellion gan ddau feddyg.

By Welsh Government
21/10/2021
Mental Health Act Section 17A
Under Section 17A of the Mental Health Act – Community Treatment Order is an application made by mental health professionals who believe an individual who is currently detained in hospital is suffering from a mental disorder of a type of severity which makes it appropriate for them to receive treatment, for their own health and safety or for the protection of others, but that treatment does not need to be given in hospital.
By Welsh Government
15/10/2021
Deddf Iechyd Meddwl Adran 17A

O dan Adran 17A o'r Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl - mae Gorchymyn Triniaeth Gymunedol yn gais a wneir gan weithwyr proffesiynol iechyd meddwl sy'n credu bod unigolyn sy'n cael ei gadw yn yr ysbyty ar hyn o bryd yn dioddef o anhwylder meddwl o fath o ddifrifoldeb sy'n ei gwneud hi'n briodol iddynt dderbyn triniaeth , er eu hiechyd a'u diogelwch eu hunain neu er mwyn amddiffyn eraill, ond nid oes angen rhoi triniaeth yn yr ysbyty.

By Welsh Government