MENTAL HEALTH ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1961 - SECT 2 General powers of Health and Social Services Boards under this Act.

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MENTAL HEALTH ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1961 - SECT 2

General powers of Health and Social Services Boards under this Act.

2.Subs.(1) rep. by 1972 NI 14 art.109(3) sch.18

(2) . . . [A Health and Social Services Board may

(a)provide], to such extent as may be prescribed or approved by the Ministry,
financial assistance for any person absent from a hospital in pursuance of
leave of absence granted under the provisions of this Act, where the needs of
that person are such that,..., such assistance is necessary to give full
effect to his treatment or to provide for his settlement or re-settlement in
the community;

(b)..., contribute, to such extent as may be prescribed or approved by the
Ministry, towards the maintenance of persons who are under supervision or
guardianship under the provisions of this Act;

(c)subject to the approval of the Ministry, and in consultation with... the
Ministry of Commerce, provide, or co-operate in the provision of, suitable
employment for persons suffering from mental disorder;

(d)provide, or co-operate in the provision of, suitable training or
occupation, whether in premises provided by [the Department] or elsewhere, for
persons who are under supervision or guardianship under the provisions of
this Act;

(e)make arrangements for the ascertainment and supervision of persons
requiring special care; and

(f)subject to the approval of the Ministry, do any other thing designed to
promote mental health, to secure the prevention of mental disorder, and to
promote the treatment, welfare and care of persons suffering from
mental disorder.

S.3 rep. by 1972 NI 14 art.109(3) sch.18. S.4 rep. by 1969 c.36 (NI) s.48
sch.3; 1972 NI14 art.109(3) sch.18. S.5 rep. by 1972 NI14 art.109(3) sch.18

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MENTAL HEALTH ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1961 - SECT 2