You are being kept in this hospital under section 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Admission to hospital for treatment (Section 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983)
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Our emergency departments are currently extremely busy, and you may face a long wait to be seen. More information is available on alternative services.
You are being kept in this hospital under section 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983.