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Offline Neil_A

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Section 20 Hospital Admission
« on: Monday 24 June 24 22:41 BST (UK) »
Hi all

I'm looking at hospital (former workhouse) admission papers for a relative from the 1930s.
The "cause of seeking relief" is indicated as a "section 20". Any clues or experiences as to what that could relate to?

Many thanks

Neil

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Re: Section 20 Hospital Admission
« Reply #1 on: Monday 24 June 24 23:01 BST (UK) »
Relating to Mental Health I think
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Re: Section 20 Hospital Admission
« Reply #2 on: Monday 24 June 24 23:28 BST (UK) »
As CaroleW says, it relates to Mental Health. Section 20 of the Lunacy Act (1890) enabled a workhouse officer or police officer to commit someone for a maximum of 3 days if they believed they were a danger to the public or to themselves. The time could be extended after examination by an appropriate medical officer. A Section 20 order was also known as a ‘3 day order’.
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