Free Members' Webinar: Mental Health Act in England and Wales: Implementation of long-awaited reforms. What do we know and how can psychiatrists prepare?

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12Feb

Free webinar

Timings 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Location Virtual event, Online
CPD 1 CPD hour, subject to peer group approval
Free£0
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Free Members' Webinar: Mental Health Act in England and Wales: Implementation of long-awaited reforms. What do we know and how can psychiatrists prepare?

Event Information

The new Mental Health Act received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 after a lengthy reform process that started with the Wessely Review first announced in 2017. The reforms will be implemented in stages over the coming years, though the UK and Welsh Governments have yet to commit to a full implementation timeline.

This webinar will provide an overview of the major reforms of the Act, their potential implications for psychiatrists and patients and will look forward to what we know about the likely plans for implementation. 

While the Act applies to England and Wales, health is a devolved matter in Wales. As a result, the changes are likely to be implemented differently, and these potential divergences will be covered in the webinar.

Speakers:

  • Prof Gareth Owen, RCPsych Specialist Adviser on Mental Health and Capacity Law
  • Dr Richard Latham, Deputy RCPsych Specialist Adviser on Mental Health and Capacity Law
  • Dr Mayura Deshpande, Associate Registrar for Policy Support, Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Oliver John, Head of the Dyfodol Programme, RCPsych in Wales
  • Chaired by Dr Abdul Raoof, Associate Dean for Advanced Learning and Conferences, Royal College of Psychiatrists

This event will take place online via Zoom. Please ensure you have access to:

  • a reliable internet connection;
  • a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone;
  • Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or the Zoom app. (You do not need to have a Zoom account to attend)

Some users may experience difficulty joining Zoom meetings due to security settings. If this is the case, we suggest you select the option to join via a web browser, rather than the Zoom app. If you cannot join on your computer you can join on your phone, or catch up with the on-demand recording.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists assumes no responsibility if you cannot access this online event. Please read our Events Code of Conduct here.

For further information, please contact:

Email: Charles.Hale@rcpsych.ac.uk

Contact Name: Charlie Hale

Contact number: 0208 618 4064

Event Location

Location: Virtual event, Online