The Mental Health Bill is making its way through Parliament with 3rd reading in the House of Commons anticipated in or around October 2025 before it reaches its final stage dealing with any amendments before gaining Royal Assent. Louise Wilson and Rachel Kelly from our Healthcare and Public Law team discuss what the new advance choice documents (‘ACDs’) are, how will they differ from advance decisions to refuse treatment, who are they intended for and what the requirements of providers and commissioners in relation to ACDs are likely to be.
