Supporting the local authority, working in partnership with Integrated Care Boards, NHS Trusts and wider partners, to effectively plan, commission, deliver and review Section 117 aftercare
The development of the suite of Section 117 Guidance Framework documents has drawn heavily from existing literature as well as extensive engagement and discussion with people with lived experience, carers, front line practitioners and system leaders.
Partners in Care and Health (PCH), with the support of the ADASS Mental Health Policy Network, have developed a Section 117 (S117) aftercare Framework to provide practical support to local authorities and their partners in strengthening S117 governance and practice.
Bringing together key legal frameworks, common areas of challenge, and relevant judgments to support informed, robust and lawful decision-making in relation to Section 117 aftercare.
