Mental Health Act – What is Section 117 aftercare?
Section 117 aftercare is a legal duty that is placed on health and social services to provide after care services for individuals who have been detained under Section 3, Section 37, Section 47, Section 48 and Section 45A. It is the duty that comes in effect once the person has been discharged from the hospital.
For more information please follow this link http://www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/about-us/Mental-Health-Act-Information/Section-117-aftercare.php