Regulation 2 Social circumstances report

the reasons for the use of compulsory powers;

the views of the patient with respect to the use of compulsory powers;

if the patient is unable to give a view, and only if available to the mental health officer, the views of the patient’s named person, carer, guardian and welfare attorney with respect to the use of compulsory powers;

the patient’s state of mental health;

the patient’s state of physical health;

the patient’s mental health history;

an assessment of the risk of harm to the patient and to others;

the patient’s personal history including details of employment, finances and accommodation prior to the use of compulsory powers;

details of the patient’s family situation including whether the patient has children, dependents and caring responsibilities;

details of the patient’s regular social contacts;

the patient’s ability to care for himself or herself;

the care being provided to the patient prior to the use of compulsory powers;

any matters which would require the local authority to make inquiries into the patient’s case under section 33 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003;

any alternatives to the use of compulsory powers which were considered and ruled out;

any history of offending, including consideration of victims and those affected;

any history of substance misuse;

ethnic, cultural and religious factors;

whether the patient has difficulty in communicating; and

any plan which has been put in place to deal with any of the above.