# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 36


When carrying out a mental health assessment, the assessor must also—
(a) consider how (if at all) the relevant person's mental health is likely to be affected by his being a detained resident, and
(b) notify the best interests assessor of his conclusions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/A1/paragraph/36 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-A1/paragraph-36
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