Understanding Forensic Mental health

This course contributes toward the recommended guided learning hours, you should carry out practice reflection, document and attach subsequent evidence from this training.


Summary

This course identifies the principles of forensic mental health and the implications
of its practice within the principles of MAPPA.


Who should attend?

Those who support individuals with mental health needs who have committed a criminal offence and have been convicted.

Proposed Learner Outcomes - The worker must be able to

• What are forensic mental health services?
• How are people referred to forensic mental health services?
• Liaison and diversion services – The multi disciplinary team
• Ministry of justice Guidelines in protecting the public,
• Mental Health Act 2007
• Mappa: UK Police Forces List
• National Probation Service
• HM Prison Service
• National Offender Management Service (NOMS)
• Different types of forensic services
• Specialist staff
• Supporting families , Empathy for Service users
• What happens when people leave forensic mental health services?
• Mad or Bad?
• Risk Assessment – the priorities
• Objective Documentation skills
• Equal opportunities –keeping an open mind?
• Challenging Behavioural management


Equivalent Relevant information

1. Certificates are issued for each learners and if dated, are valid to that period. N.B Learners attending
must complete the entire duration of the training to qualify for a certificate.
2. A learner assessment may be required post training for audit and PDP purposes.


Registration details are kept by us for Seven years and are legal documents. It is important to register in block capitals clearly on the day.

George Flaherty MSc MBA Ba Ed, started working within social care in 1995. He is now renowned for his ability to pass on practical skills to those that attend his seminars and courses across the UK, Europe and the USA.

Over the years George has managed and successfully marketed his own businesses. He has now passes the skills he has learnt to owners and managers of social care settings. George is often a guest speaker at conferences and seminars explaining how to fill care home beds and promote homes successfully.

He is a published author of many books. His latest book The Guide to Filling Care Home Beds is due for publication December 2011.

George currently lives across two continents, having homes in both Italy and the UK with his family. If you need any more information you can contact him on [email protected]

Total Hours:

6