Eating Disorders and the Mental Health Act
Who is it aimed at?
Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) employed by Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
What are the objectives?
Assessing people with eating disorders under the Mental Health Act raises a number of complex issues which this training aims to address. It will offer the following learning outcomes.
- Increased awareness of different forms of eating disorders and how they might present.
- Increased understanding of effective treatment options
- Understanding how the legal framework applies to eating disorders, including case law.
- Understand how the person’s presentation may affect the assessment process and the use of the Mental Health Act.
How will it make a difference?
The training will support AMHPs to practice effectively when assessing service users experiencing this complex issue.
Delivery method:
Online
Duration:
1 Day
Cost:
No Cost
How to apply:
Please apply through Thinqi Sirgar.
Please note - This course is only for CCC staff.
Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council cannot apply for this course.
If you need any assistance or have a query, please email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk