5 Who will be at the Tribunal hearing?
If the Tribunal is considering your case, you will be invited to attend the hearing. You may want to seek legal advice from a solicitor who can advise you about your rights. You should be entitled to legal aid which would cover the cost of advice and having a solicitor to act for you at the hearing.
If you have a named person, welfare guardian or welfare attorney they will also be invited to attend. In addition any other person with an interest, who the Tribunal thinks should be allowed to speak, will be invited to attend the hearing. This might include your carer, advocacy worker or community psychiatric nurse ( CPN).
Your RMO, MHO, and possibly your GP may also be invited to the hearing. If your RMO or MHO is making an application it is expected that he/she will be present at the hearing.
If you are asked to attend the hearing you may be able to claim your travel and other expenses. The Tribunal Administration will give you information about this and you can speak to the clerk on the day about getting these paid.