The software is an end-to-end digital solution that facilitates the completion of Mental Health Act (MHA) forms. The platform allows approved mental health professionals and third-party users (e.g., law enforcement) to complete, share and store dozens of documents required under the Mental Health Act.

Previously, the forms were completed on paper and usually sent by post between institutions, which severely affected the time frame in which patients received access to immediate specialized care.

The team at Fortech focuses on the development of two key areas of the digital solution:

• Forms necessary for the second opinion appointed doctor (SOAD) service

The SOAD service protects patients’ rights subject to the Mental Health Act. In the UK alone, approx. 16.000 requests for second opinions are issued annually. The use of digital forms has significantly reduced waiting time for patients, from days to hours, as SOADs can review specific MHA forms online through the platform. In just one month, for 1.000 patients, the time saved adds up to 18 years.

• Forms field by law enforcement officers

We are collaborating with law enforcement to digitalize the process of completing and sharing the forms filled by officers under the Mental Health Act.