People living in deprived areas are 3.6 times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act. *under the Mental Health Act. “We have a long way to go to meet the needs of people struggling with their mental health. “However, I do want to thank the countless hard-working people in mental health care who provide person-centred and compassionate care in these challenging circumstances. “We welcome the revised Mental Health Act and its ambitions to improve patient autonomy, give patients a greater role in decision-making and ultimately to improve the experience of people in mental healthcare.