September 2022 update

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Website

  • Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log in and the process is very quick and simple. See Magic Book
  • Mental Health Law Online CPD scheme: 12 points for £60. Obtain 12 CPD points online by answering monthly questionnaires. The scheme is an ideal way to obtain your necessary hours, or to evidence your continued competence. It also helps to support the continued development of this website, and your subscriptions (and re-subscriptions) are appreciated. For full details and to subscribe, see CPD scheme.
  • Cases. By the end of this month, Mental Health Law Online contained 2247 categorised cases


Resources

  • Law Society MHT practice note. Law Society, 'Practice note: Representation before mental health tribunals' (31/8/22) — This practice note contains information under the following headings: (1) Introduction; (2) The right to legal advice and representation before the tribunal; (3) Communication with the client; (4) Taking instructions; (5) Your duties towards your client; (6) Representing children and young people before the tribunal; (7) Good tribunal practice; (8) More information. A tracked changes version is available on MHLO showing the changes since the 12/12/19 version. The main changes and additional information relate to: capacity to make an application; CAMHS; medical records; PHEs in Wales; welfare deputy and withdrawal; updated links. At some point between 29/9/22 and 5/10/22 inclusive the following text was added to the introduction (though the document is still dated 31/8/22): "The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary also provides easy read mental health tribunal information." Superseded by Law Society, 'Practice note: Representation before mental health tribunals' (24/2/24).

Events

  • Event. Event:MHLA: 23nd Annual Conference (Manchester, 11/11/22) — Speakers: Najmus Madarbux & Jake Kraft (LAA), Tim Diggle (autism), Sarah Johnston (MHT), Anslem Eldergill (current issues in the COP), Caroline Allnutt (proposed changes to the MHA), Claire Wills-Goldingham (representing youth clients before the MHT). Cost: £160 (member), £145 (group discount), £230 (non-member). Book by 27/10/22. See MHLA website for further details and booking information.
  • Event. Event:MHLA: Refresher and Re-accreditation course (online, 20/10/22) — This course will be suitable for those seeking re-accreditation, by: reviewing the legal and procedural developments of the last three years; providing a forum for discussing these along with the re-accreditation process; attracting the six mental health PD points required for re-accreditation. Cost: £120 (members), £160 (non-members). See MHLA website for further details and booking information.
  • Event. Event:Northumbria University: MHA Reforms Conference (Newcastle/online, 17-18 Oct 2022) — The conference will explore the proposed MHA reforms and focus on the potential impact on professional practice. Free admission. Speakers include: Michael Stockdale, Carole Burrell, John Taylor, Joanne Nicholls, Imelda Marshall, Miles France, Andrea Goodall, Jonathan Butler, Matt Siddons, Alex Ruck Keene, Kris Gledhill, Warren Brookbanks, Nick Judson, Anthony Duncan, Rachel Dunn, Nicola Wake, Caroline Andow, Ollie O’Mara, Heidi Hales. See flyer for further details and booking information. Email david7.gibson@northumbria.ac.uk with any queries or dietary requirements. Eventbrite links to register: in person, online Monday, online Tuesday.

Jobs

Social media

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