Mental health training
Page contents
- AMHP Mental Health Training
- AMHP Refresher - Autism Spectrum Conditions Workshop
- AMHP Legal Refresher Day
- AMHP Refresher Personality Disorder
- Community Treatment Orders and Guardianship training for AMHPs
- AMHP Nearest Relative
- Coroner's Court Skills
- Mental Health Tribunals: Skills in Practice
- Solution-focused Practice and the Role of the AMHP
- Post Graduate Diploma: Approved Mental Health Practice Applicant Information 2024
- Mental health
- Mental Health Conditions - Awareness
- Wellbeing for Mental Health Teams
- Real Talk - conversations that save lives (Suicide First Aid)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Trauma Informed Practice - Introduction
- Cancellations
AMHP Mental Health Training
AMHP Refresher - Autism Spectrum Conditions Workshop
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 |
Maximum places | 20 |
Closing date | 5 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | one |
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Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
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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 |
ASC/23/517 | ZOOM | 06 June 2023 COURSE FULL | 09:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/662 | MS Teams | 14 September 2023 | 09:30 - 16:30 |
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AMHP Refresher 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 |
This session will explore some of the issues around AMHP practice with people who have a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Course content will be as follows:
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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 |
ASC/23/663 | MS Teams | 05 June 2023 | 09:15 - 16:00 |
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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 | |
Training objectives |
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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 |
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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. |
Training objectives | |
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 |
ASC/23/78 | ZOOM | 06 July 2023 | 09:30 - 16:00 |
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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 |
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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Learning outcomes |
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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 |
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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 | |||
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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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Learning outcomes |
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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/23/687 | MS Teams | 13 July 2023 | 10:00 - 12:00 |
ASC/23/688 | MS Teams | 12 October 2023 | 10:00 - 12:00 |
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Post Graduate Diploma: Approved Mental Health Practice Applicant Information 2024
Contact | asct@eastsussex.gov.uk | |
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Target audience | AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) / Assessment & Care Management | |
Subject | Mental Health Training | |
Course description |
The course provides contemporary and applied learning on approved mental health practice in statutory mental health services. As stated, the course addresses the SWE Approval Criteria for AMHP and successful achievement of the PG Diploma Approved Mental Health Practice, confers the eligibility to be considered for approval as an AMHP by a local authority. The modules you would study are listed below.
You must pass the following modules:
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Training objectives | As a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist the skills and knowledge you will acquire over the course of AMHP training, can equip you to undertake some of the most rewarding, fulfilling and worthwhile work of your career. | |
Learning outcomes | ||
Additional information | Once you have discussed this with your manager, please e mail Lynda Casey Training and Development Manager from 14th June 2023, to request an application form and course details. Lynda. Casey@ eastsussex.gov.uk | |
Maximum places | ||
Closing date | 14 August 2023 | |
Cost | £0 | |
Number of sessions | one |
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
Introductory Session | MS Teams | 28 June 2023 | 14:00 - 16:00 |
ASC/24/47 | Brighton University | 15 January 2024 | TBC |
Mental health
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 | 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/23/248 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 09 June 2023 COURSE FULL | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/249 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 11 September 2023 COURSE FULL | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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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 |
ASC/23/693 | MS Teams | 29 June 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/694 | MS Teams | 07 July 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/695 | MS Teams | 11 July 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/696 | MS Teams | 18 July 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/697 | MS Teams | 25 July 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/698 | MS Teams | 04 September 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/699 | MS Teams | 14 September 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/700 | MS Teams | 21 September 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/701 | MS Teams | 26 September 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/702 | MS Teams | 29 September 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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Real Talk - conversations that save lives (Suicide First Aid)
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | ESCC Assessment & Care Management |
Subject | Mental Health |
Course description | A 3-hour Real Talk Webinar to help people talk openly and honestly about suicide. |
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. |
Learning outcomes | To understand how suicide can affect anyone – and that anyone can help prevent it. To name the fears that stop us talking – and how we can break them down. To increase confidence to talk openly and directly about suicide. To understand the limits of our role and learn about local/national resources. |
Additional information | Online session on Zoom - link to access on confirmation of place. |
Maximum places | 16 |
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/23/511 | ZOOM Meeting | 22 May 2023 COURSE FULL | 12:30 - 16:00 |
ASC/23/512 | ZOOM Meeting | 27 July 2023 COURSE FULL | 09:30 - 13:00 |
ASC/23/513 | ZOOM Meeting | 08 September 2023 COURSE FULL | 09:30 - 13:00 |
ASC/23/514 | ZOOM Meeting | 17 October 2023 | 09:30 - 13:00 |
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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). |
Learning outcomes |
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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/23/612 | MS Teams | 02 June 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/613 | MS Teams | 07 September 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/614 | MS Teams | 05 December 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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Cancellations
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.