Sectioning under MHA 1983 Flash ID Badge Cards Nurse Student Mental Health

Sectioning Under MHA 1983 – ID Badge Flash Cards

Quick reference for Mental Health Act sectioning in clinical practice.

Designed to support healthcare professionals working in mental health, emergency care and frontline assessment, these ID badge flash cards provide a clear, structured summary of key Mental Health Act (1983) detention sections and timeframes — helping you recall the details that are easy to forget under pressure.

Whether on placement, ward-based care, ambulance response or exam revision, this pocket reference helps you quickly understand the rules and periods of detention associated with commonly used sections.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Key Mental Health Act detention sections summarised clearly
✔ Rules and periods of detention presented for rapid recall
✔ Commonly referenced sections including:
• Section 2
• Section 3
• Section 5(2)
• Section 5(4)

Information is structured to support quick orientation during patient assessment, escalation and documentation.

DESIGNED FOR REAL-WORLD USE
• 2 plastic cards printed double-sided — four faces of essential information
• Standard bank-card size (ISO-7810) — fits badge reels, lanyards and holders
• Premium plastic stock — waterproof, durable and wipe-clean
• Scratch-resistant with protective overlay — built for everyday clinical use
• 1.5 cm punched hole — ready for badge clips and reels

Ideal for student nurses, mental health nurses, paramedics, ECAs, medical students, support workers and frontline responders who need a reliable aide-memoire for sectioning processes.

WHY THIS CARD HELPS
Mental Health Act sectioning involves specific criteria, legal timeframes and roles — details that are critical but difficult to memorise. These cards act as a practical prompt so you can focus on communication, assessment and safe decision-making.

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ
This flash card is a reference aid only and does not replace formal training, local policy or legal guidance. Mental Health Act practice varies by organisation — always follow your local procedures and apply professional judgement.

COPYRIGHT & USE
All design, content and layout remain the intellectual property of Star Resources. These cards are for personal use only and may not be reproduced, shared, distributed or resold. © Star Resources