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Number of people detained in hospital on March 31 2025, split by section

This analysis presents the number of people subject to detention in hospital on March 31 2025 split by the section of the Mental Health Act that they are detained under. This data includes data for all ages and all bed types. Data is limited to England only.
Date published:
17 November 2025

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Two separate tables are included within this analysis. Table 1 replicates the methodology used in the Mental Health Services Monthly Statistics (presented as MHS09) and the Uses of the Mental Health Act, Annual Figures publications. This methodology excludes people who are subject to a short term order, conditional discharge or Community Treatment Order. Table 2 includes all patients who are in hospital and recorded as being subject to the Mental Health Act.

Each table presents a total for England alongside a subsequent count of people detained under specific sections. 

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Last edited: 17 November 2025 10:31 am