Frequently Asked Questions: BTP Section 136 Form via eMHA

Frequently Asked Questions: BTP Section 136 Form via eMHA

Frequently Asked Questions: BTP Section 136 Form via eMHA

Do I need an account to access these forms?

No. You do not need an eMHA account to access the forms.
Once the attending officer sends the form to your email address, you will receive a secure access code. Simply enter this code to view and interact with the form as a guest user.

Will I need to double-key information into my EPR or internal forms?

The eMHA form allows healthcare professionals to submit a request for police presence, which is immediately visible to police. You will not be required to add in any further information and can download the form as a PDF to store locally as per your internal processes. 

Our local police follow a different process. How does this work alongside BTP?

British Transport Police (BTP) have developed this digital Section 136 form in partnership with Thalamos to create a nationally consistent approach to the 136 process.
BTP's procedures are not changing—only the format of the form and how it is shared. This means it may differ slightly from local force processes, but it is fully aligned with national standards.

What resources are available to support this process?

We provide a central resource hub that includes:

  • A workflow diagram outlining the full process

  • Practical guides and templates to support updates to your organisation’s SOPs

You can access the workflow diagram here.

What does the digital Section 136 form look like?

The digitised form includes all required statutory information and was developed collaboratively by British Transport Police and NHS stakeholders.

You can:

  • View the form specifications

  • Explore a workflow overview

  • Access an example form and a demo video explaining how the process works

View the form specifications and resources here.