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Course Details
Mental Health and the Law
Aims
The main aims of this course are to improve knowledge of the amended Mental Health Act as well as the Mental Capacity Act.
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at Health and Social Care professionals, workers in the Voluntary Sector, Service Users and Carers.
Course Summary
An overview of the amendments to the Mental Health Act:
- Definition of Mental Disorder and Criteria for Detention
- Supervised Community Treatment (SCT)
- Advocacy
- Mental Health Review Tribunals
- Professional roles
- Nearest Relative rules
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)
- Age Appropriate Services
- The MHA 2007 relating to assessment and compulsory detention
Further, there will be discussion of the Mental Capacity Act and how this sits alongside the MHA 2007.
Course Duration
1 day
Price
| Statutory and non-statutory sectors | £85.00 incl VAT |
| Voluntary sector and students | £60.00 incl VAT |
| Service users and carers | £25.00 incl VAT |
Booking Options
1. A Course dedicated to your organisation
Use this option should you wish to book this course dedicated to you and your colleagues. We are able to deliver it at a venue of your choice.
2. Individual Delegate Bookings
Use this option to join a waiting list for future dates.
Please note that delegate courses are delivered at our own training venue in Basingstoke, Hampshire.