Mental health training
Page contents
- AMHP Mental Health Training
- AMHP Practice with Older People
- AMHP Assessing People with Autistic Spectrum Conditions - Refresher
- AMHP Legal Refresher Day
- AMHP Refresher Trauma Informed Approaches to Working with People with Personality Disorder
- Community Treatment Orders and Guardianship training for AMHPs
- AMHP Refresher – AMHP Practice and Eating Disorders
- AMHP Nearest Relative
- Co-creating safety – using Solution Focused Practice with young people in crisis
- Coroner's Court Skills
- Mental Health Tribunals: Skills in Practice
- Risks, benefits and decision making for AMHPs
- Solution-focused Practice and the Role of the AMHP
- Mental health
- Mental Health Act 1983 - An Introduction
- Mental Health Conditions - Awareness
- Real Talk - developing skills and confidence to talk about suicide
- Mental Health First Aid
- Trauma Informed Practice - Introduction
- Wellbeing
- Wellbeing for Mental Health Teams
- Breathworks Mindfulness for Stress (6 week course)
- Cancellations
AMHP Mental Health Training
AMHP Practice with Older People
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | With input from a number of speakers, this day will refresh your learning around AMHP work with older people and provide an opportunity for you reflect on your own practice. More details of speakers and session timings to follow. |
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 20 |
Closing date | 5 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | one |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
TBC | Go to booking form | ||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form. |
AMHP Assessing People with Autistic Spectrum Conditions - Refresher
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | This session will allow AMHPs to update their knowledge around autism spectrum conditions and to consider best practice in this area. |
Learning outcomes | Understanding autistic spectrum conditions Communication and sensory challenges for people with autistic spectrum conditions Assessing people with autistic spectrum conditions. |
Additional information | This course will be delivered via MS Teams by the University of Brighton. |
Maximum places | 20 |
Closing date | 5 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | one |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/24/480 | MS Teams | 09 May 2024 | 09:30 - 12:00 |
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Go to cancellation form |
AMHP Legal Refresher Day
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) ESCC Assessment & Care Management |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | This course gives AMHPs the opportunity to update their legal knowledge and skills under the Mental Health Act 1983. |
Training objectives | There will be a strong focus on practice dilemmas. The content of this course will change as it provides up to date summaries of recent case law and responds to requests from the Sussex AMHP Leads to cover practice issues which are immediately relevant to our AMHPs. |
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Additional information | Please note: the Zoom link to join the course will be sent directly to confirmed delegates' work email addresses by the University. |
Maximum places | 12 (06.06.2023) 25 (14.09.2023) |
Closing date | One week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
To Be Advised | Go to booking form | ||
Go to cancellation form |
AMHP Refresher Trauma Informed Approaches to Working with People with Personality Disorder
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | The aim of the session is to explore trauma and it's impacts on mental health, personality difficulties and violence/challenging behaviour. Also, to discuss trauma-sensitive issues pertinent to practice, including assessment, conceptualisation and treatment. The session will be presented by Dr Filipa Alves-Costa, a psychologist with Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, North London Forensic Service . |
Maximum places | 20 |
Closing date | One week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
To Be Advised | Go to booking form | ||
Go to cancellation form |
Community Treatment Orders and Guardianship training for AMHPs
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | |
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Learning outcomes |
• Improve understanding of Community Treatment Order criteria and processes, the role of the AMHP, including relevant research and policy • Gain understanding of case law relevant to the use of CTOs • Improve understanding of s7 and s37 Guardianship criteria and processes, the role of the AMHP, including relevant research and policy • Gain understanding of when MCA and CTO or Guardianship may be appropriate. |
Additional information | |
Maximum places | 8 |
Closing date | One week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
to be advised | |||
Go to booking form | |||
Go to cancellation form |
AMHP Refresher – AMHP Practice and Eating Disorders
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | With input from a number of speakers, this day will refresh your learning around AMHP work with people with eating disorders and provide an opportunity for you reflect on your own practice. |
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 20 |
Closing date | one week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
TBC | Go to booking form | ||
Go to cancellation form |
AMHP Nearest Relative
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) ESCC Assessment & Care Management |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | This course aims to provide Approved Mental Health Professionals an opportunity to update their legal knowledge and skills in respect of the role of nearest relative as defined in the Mental Health Act 1983. This is an interactive course where participants will be encouraged to discuss legal and local practice issues. |
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Learning outcomes |
Learning outcomes
Participants will be: • confident in the process of identifying the nearest relative • understand their statutory duties and how to apply them to practice • refreshed in their knowledge of relevant case law and implications for AMHP practice • understand the grounds and process for applying to the County Court for re-appointment of an NR |
Additional information | When your place is confirmed, you will receive a link to several documents that you will need to refer to/complete as part of the course. |
Maximum places | 8 |
Closing date | One week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
To Be Advised | Go to booking form | ||
Go to cancellation form |
Co-creating safety – using Solution Focused Practice with young people in crisis
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) |
Subject | Mental Health Training |
Course description | This course is offered to AMHPs as part of a series of training events offered by Brighton University to support AMHPs to achieve their mandatory training requirements. The course will be delivered by Nick Perry (ESCC) and Luke Goldie- McSorley (EPUT) |
Training objectives | This is an inter-active workshop co-facilitated by social workers from different fields within English statutory social work environments. There will be a combination of slides, live role play and group exercises which might include content on developing rapport with young people; assessing and balancing risk; and facilitating the co-creation of safety all through a lens of Solution Focused Practice. |
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 12 |
Closing date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/24/482 | MS Teams | 04 July 2024 | 09:30 - 16:30 |
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Coroner's Court Skills
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) / Assessment & Care Management / All Mental Health Staff |
Subject | Mental Health Training |
Course description | This training course aims to familiarise local authority and healthcare staff with the Coroner’s Court process, with particular focus on report writing and giving evidence in the Coroner’s Court. The day includes opportunities for practice skills training to develop confidence in presenting evidence in the Coroner’s Court setting. |
Training objectives |
The day will include the following:
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 25 |
Closing date | One week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/24/183 | ZOOM Meeting | 15 May 2024 | 09:30 - 16:00 |
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Go to cancellation form |
Mental Health Tribunals: Skills in Practice
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) / Assessment & Care Management |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description |
Health and Social Care Professionals are increasingly required to prepare and give evidence at Mental Health Tribunals.
The day includes: • MHT Law and practice • Preparing a report • Content of Reports and the Practice Direction • Links with Facilities reports and Care and Treatment Reviews • Presenting evidence and cross examination • Making decisions and debrief. |
Training objectives | The training aims to increase participants' understanding of the relevant process and procedure related to MHTs. The day will enable participants to understand the purpose of the Mental Health Tribunal (MHT) and content of social circumstances reports. It will also provide an overview of the law in relation to MHTs. |
Learning outcomes |
It is anticipated participants will have:
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 25 |
Closing date | One week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
to be arranged | |||
Go to booking form | |||
Go to cancellation form |
Risks, benefits and decision making for AMHPs
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) |
Subject | Mental Health Training |
Course description | This course is offered to AMHPs as part of a series of training events offered by Brighton University to support AMHPs to achieve their mandatory training requirements. The course will be delivered by Christine Hutchingson from Edge Training LTD. |
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 12 |
Closing date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/24/481 | Falmer Campus, University of Brighton | 04 June 2024 - COURSE CLOSED | 10:00 - 16:30 |
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Solution-focused Practice and the Role of the AMHP
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | There will be no separate MS Teams link sent for this session, as it will be an extension of the AMHP Reflective session, for which links are already in your calendars. This course is intended to give AMHPs a different lens through which to view and organise MHA assessment work. There will be a strong focus on practising skills, ‘twin-tracking’ statutory and therapeutic roles, and thinking about the application of the model via case discussion and reflection. |
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 9 |
Closing date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/24/483 | MS Teams | 11 July 2024 | 10:00 - 12:00 |
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Go to cancellation form |
Mental health
Mental Health Act 1983 - An Introduction
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience |
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Course description | This course is aimed at supporting and furthering the knowledge base of Social Workers / RO’s / OT’s allocated workers within ASC who support individuals who may come into contact with the Mental Health Act 1983. Any other professional who may be considering undertaking AMHP training. |
Training objectives | This course is suitable for staff working with clients who have mental health needs. The course focusses on introducing the Mental Health Act with an overview of its main functions. Supporting staff in their decision making when supporting clients with mental health needs and when a possible referral to the AMHP service is required. |
Learning outcomes | The MHA 83 provides a statutory framework to how individuals with mental health needs can be supported both in the community and a within hospital setting if required. To understand when and why an induvial can be detained under the MHA 83, including the support mechanisms in place to support the client. |
Additional information | Learners to have an awareness of the MHA and or have completed Mental Health Conditions – Awareness. |
Maximum places | 16 |
3 days before course date | |
Cost | 0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/24/417 | MS Teams | 30 May 2024 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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Go to cancellation form |
Mental Health Conditions - Awareness
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | ESCC ACM /ESCC Directly Provided Services / Independent Care Sector, Carers & Voluntary Sector / Personal Assistants / Unpaid Carers |
Subject | Mental Health Training |
Course description | Mental ill health can affect the way a person is able to manage aspects of everyday life including how to think, feel and behave. This course will provide delegates with knowledge of some of the different mental health conditions, and some of the treatments available. |
Training objectives | Explore myth versus reality in relation to mental health. Understanding of the following conditions, the signs and symptoms and some of the treatments available: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Suicide and self-harm, Substance misuse, Personality disorders, Psychosis, Schizophrenia. |
Learning outcomes |
• Basic knowledge of some of the conditions associated with mental ill health • Recognise some of the signs and symptoms of mental ill health • Know where to go for advice and guidance in relation to specific mental health conditions. |
Additional information | Delegates will receive an information pack at the end of the course giving information, advice, and guidance on mental health support in East Sussex. |
Maximum places | 18 |
Closing date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/24/413 | Wellshurst Golf & Country Club, Hellingly | 23 May 2024 | 09:30 - 13:00 |
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Go to cancellation form |
Real Talk - developing skills and confidence to talk about suicide
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | ESCC Assessment & Care Management |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | A 3.5-hour course to help people start open and honest conversations about suicide, using safe and respectful language. |
Training objectives | An opportunity for people to gain the skills and confidence in talking about suicide and to start feeling comfortable with the language and the feelings that come up. |
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Additional information | Online session on Zoom - link to access on confirmation of place. |
Maximum places | 20 |
Closing date | One day prior to course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/24/485 | Zoom Meeting | 31 July 2024 | 09:30 - 13:00 |
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Go to cancellation form |
Mental Health First Aid
ESCC staff should look on the Corporate Training Section for this training
Trauma Informed Practice - Introduction
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | ESCC ACM staff |
Subject | Mental Health Training |
Course description | This training session is an introduction to trauma informed practice, exploring different types of trauma, the impacts and signs of trauma and strategies to support adults who have experienced trauma. |
Training objectives | “A strengths-based framework grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma, that emphasises physical, psychological, and emotional safety for everyone, and that creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment” (Hopper et al., 2010). |
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Additional information | Participants should be aware this training session may cover topics that could be emotionally triggering or distressing, including discussions of trauma, adverse childhood experiences and vicarious trauma. |
Maximum places | 16 |
Closing date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/24/133 | MS Teams | 23 July 2024 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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Go to cancellation form |
Wellbeing
Wellbeing for Mental Health Teams
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience |
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Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | This is a 3 hour Bespoke course for Mental Health Teams only and will be held on MS Teams. It offers delegates the opportunity to explore wellbeing, why it matters and to examine the link with emotional intelligence. |
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 15 |
Closing date | 1 week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
TBC | Go to booking form | ||
Go to cancellation form |
Breathworks Mindfulness for Stress (6 week course)
Please see course details here: Breathworks 6 week Mindfulness for Stress Course | East Sussex County Council |
Cancellations
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.