Mental health and disability matters

Legal Aid can provide lawyers to advise and represent you if you have mental health issues or a disability in cases before the:

• Mental Health Tribunal
• Guardianship and Administration Board

We can also:

• Meet with you and advise you about your rights and what might happen next.
• Attend hearings as your lawyer.
• If an order is made, we can help you to understand the decision and explain what it means for you.
• Advise you about your options, if you are unhappy about your treatment or order.
• Represent you at review hearings.
• Help you understand any letters or information that you have received in relation to mental health or disability matters.
• Help you with other legal matters.