Neurodivergence and the Mental Health Act
Who is it aimed at?
AMHPs employed by Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire.
What are the objectives?
This training aims to develop knowledge and skills in relation to assessing individuals with neurodivergence under the Mental Health Act. It will specifically address the following:
- What is meant by neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD, and whether they are mental disorders.
- The legislative framework, including the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and Equalities Act.
- Common presentations of individuals who are neurodivergent.
- Best practice in supporting people who are neurodivergent.
- Assessing risk and making appropriate decisions.
How will it make a difference?
The training will support participants’ practice when undertaking Mental Health Act assessments on individuals who are neurodivergent.
Delivery method:
Online
Duration:
1 Day
Cost:
No Cost
How to apply:
If you work for Carmarthenshire County Council (CCC) and are logged into a CCC device – PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone, complete this application form.
If you work for the Council but do NOT have access to a CCC device or an email address your line manager will need to apply on your behalf.
Council employees cannot apply for any courses from their own personal device.
Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council cannot apply for this course.
The online application system will only show courses that are actively open to book a place on. If the course you are interested in isn’t listed you can register an interest with the Learning and Development team, email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Find out more information on how to make and manage your application. If you need any assistance or have a query please email the Learning & Development Team.