The NHS Confederation Mental Health Network has published a briefing - Implementing the Mental Health Act 2007.

This excellent briefing outlines the key points of the new legislation and sets out what trust boards need to do to implement it and the timescales for doing so in a compact 8 page format.

The National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU) is the agency charged with supporting the implementation of mental health policy in England by the Department of Health in collaboration with the NHS, Local Authorities and other major stakeholders.