Free care and support services without a financial assessment

Care and support - Section 117 of the Mental Health Act

You are entitled to free care and support without an assessment if you are currently registered under section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983.

If you have been in hospital (under Section 3, 37, 45A, 47 or 48 of the Mental Health Act 1983), your care and support needs will be free under Section 117 aftercare when you leave hospital.

The NHS and social services have joint responsibility for your care and supporting which may include:

• specialist housing
• meeting other people
• finding work, education or volunteering opportunities
• free prescriptions for mental health medication

Request an assessment or review

If you would like help you can request an assessment.

You can request a review if you already have a care package.

Request an assessment or review

Last updated 07 April 2025