Mental Health Fees

Legal Aid & Controlled Legal Representation (CLR) Rates

Legal Aid for Mental Health Law cases is structured based on the type of case and the level of work involved.

Non-Tribunal Cases (Legal Help)

For mental health cases that do not involve a tribunal application, such as:

Separate Hospital Manager’s Hearings

Complaints about care, treatment, or detention

Legal issues unrelated to the tribunal process

A fixed fee of £253 is payable.

If the work required exceeds £759, then we will be paid at an hourly rate (see below).

Tribunal Cases (Controlled Legal Representation – CLR)

Cases involving an application to the Mental Health Tribunal are structured into three levels:

Level 1 – Initial Advice

Covers initial legal advice and first steps in preparing for a tribunal.

Fixed Fee: £129

If work exceeds £387, hourly rates apply (see below).

Level 2 – Negotiation & Preparation

Covers negotiation with doctors and hospital managers, preparation for hearings, and meetings with professionals.

Fixed Fee: £321

If work exceeds £1350, hourly rates apply.

Level 3 – Tribunal Representation

Covers full representation at the tribunal hearing and related aftercare services.

Fixed Fee: £249

If work exceeds £2232, hourly rates apply.

Adjourned Hearings

If your case requires more than one tribunal hearing before a final decision is made, an additional £117 is paid for each adjournment.

This is added to the overall fixed fee of £744.

Hourly rates apply only if the total work exceeds £2232 plus three times the additional £117 per adjournment.

Hourly Rates, Telephone Calls & Letters

If work on your case exceeds the fixed-fee limits, we will be paid at the following hourly rates:

Level 1 Tribunal & Non-Tribunal Cases

Letters: £4.05 per letter

Telephone Calls: £4.05 per call

Preparation & Attendance: £52.65 per hour

Travel & Waiting: £28.62 per hour

Level 2 & 3 Tribunal Cases

Letters: £4.14 per letter

Telephone Calls: £4.14 per call

Preparation & Attendance: £57.83 per hour

Travel & Waiting: £28.62 per hour

Advocacy (representing you in tribunal hearings): £65.79 per hour

Contact Us for Expert Legal Advice

Our solicitors have over 14 years of experience in Mental Health Law, representing clients with compassion and expertise. We understand how challenging this process can be, and we are here to help you every step of the way.

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