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Workbook to support implementation of the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Mental Health in England
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 147p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This workbook, produced by the National Institute for Mental Health England (NIMHE), forms part of training materials produced to support the implementation of the 2007 Mental Health Act (MHA). These are intended to increase awareness of the new legislation and to be used as a tool to improve practice. The training material is aimed primarily for those working under the framework of the 1983 Mental Health Act in the statutory, volunteer and independent sectors. Focus is on changes introduced by the MHA and related provisions of the Code of Practice. The workbook includes several modules: one that provides an overview of MHA changes; one that covers the guiding principles; and four key change modules that cover in more detail all nine key changes to the MHA. The design of the workbook enables both trainers and participants to undertake the modules most relevant to their situation. A series of practical exercises are provided in the workbook.
Preparing for change: understanding how the amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983 will affect ASW practice
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Mental Health in England
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 83p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The objective of this workbook is to introduce Approved Social Workers (ASWs) to the legal changes they need to be aware of with the introduction of the main changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 contained in the Mental Health Act 2007, to support the implementation of the Mental Health Act 2007 including the new role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). The learning resource workbook for ASW to AMHP covers the background to the legislation, foundation for ethical and legal practice, the new professional roles and how they are likely to affect practice, applying the Mental Health Act principles to AMHP practice and the influence of the Mental Capacity Act, making decisions (including changes to the definition of mental disorder and the appropriate medical treatment test), the nearest relative (including new rules and existing quandaries related to the nearest relative role), and Supervised Community Treatment (including the role of the AMHP in the making of the Community Treatment Order).
The legal aspects of the care and treatment of children and young people with mental disorder: a guide for professionals
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Mental Health in England
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 119p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document provides guidance and good practice to assist practitioners to identify the appropriate legislative framework to use when assessing or treating a child or young person who may require inpatient treatment for services mental health problems. The Guide is divided into two parts. Part 1 considers the application of the law, and covers general principles; decision making in relation to the admission and treatment of children and young people; admission to hospital for assessment and/or treatment for mental health disorder; treatment, capacity and consent; discharge from hospital; supervised community treatment; and treatment regulated under part 4A of the Mental Health Act 1983. Part 2 contains additional information and resources, including an overview of relevant legislation; the framework of services to children and young people after discharge from hospital, such as after care planning and the Care Programme Approach; and glossary and resources. The guide is aimed at mental health professionals working with children, young people and families in children and adolescent services (CAMHS) and adult mental health services. It is relevant to children services practitioners with responsibilities for safeguarding.