SW Approved Clinician Refresher course September 2024

This course is open to candidates from all eligible professions who require approval and is validated by the Mental Health Act Approval Panel England South.

Attending one of these courses is only part of the process to becoming accredited. We would advise you to check with your local Approvals Lead for information on the criteria for approval, and to confirm that this course is suitable for your requirements before making your booking.

If you are based in the South West Division, you can access more information about Approval under the Mental Health Act 1983 via the Winterhead Ltd website.

Delegates will be sent pre-course reading material electronically before the course.

Aim 

To enhance the knowledge base and clinical skills of clinicians wishing to become Approved Clinicians. The course should give delegates the opportunity to discuss their competencies and areas of weakness and give them an opportunity to reflect on medico-legal challenges.  

Objectives  

• To give all delegates a good understanding of the roles of an Approved Clinician and how these roles differ from those of a Section 12 Approved Doctor.  
• To give all delegates an improved understanding of commonly used compulsory orders.  
• To give all delegates an introduction to the use of compulsory orders in more specialised areas.  
• To explain the appeals/hearings process and give the delegates practical advice on the provision of reports and giving verbal evidence.  
• To ensure all delegates have an up-to-date awareness of the current relevant case law and an improved understanding of the interface between Common Law, The Mental Health Act, The Human Rights Act, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.  
• To specify the regulations to delegates for becoming an Approved Clinician and continuing to be approved once this has been granted.  
• To enhance delegates’ awareness of the impact compulsory orders have on service users and carers.  
• To enhance delegates’ appreciation of the balance that often has to be struck between risk and liberty. 

You can secure your place on this course by:

• booking online
• telephoning the South West Division office on 01761 463979 and paying by card; or
• paying via BACS and submitting your remittance form to the Division office.

We regret we are unable to accept bookings on the day of the course. Course delegates must pre-book their place using one of the methods mentioned above. Please contact Abby Watts for assistance.

Venue address

The Hive, 6 Beaufighter Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 8EE

Tel: 0800 083 3093

Nearest train stations

• Worle Parkway
• Weston Milton
• Weston-super-Mare

Nearest airport

Bristol Airport

Nearest motorway

M5 JCT 21

Parking

Free parking on-site for delegates, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accommodation

Delegates requiring accommodation are asked to make their own arrangements.

Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking. This is our contract with you, covering:

• cancellation policy
• COVID-19 measures at in-person events
• parent and baby policy
• code of conduct.