S117 – A shared responsibility and how to resolve disputes
Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 ("MHA") imposes a joint duty on Integrated Care Boards ("ICBs") and Local Authorities ("LAs") to work with voluntary agencies to provide after-care services for anyone discharged from detention under section 3, section 37, section 45A, section 47 or section 48 of the MHA when they leave hospital[1].