We are pleased to announce that booking for the 2019 AMHP conference is now open. This one-day conference explores issues relevant to AMHP practice. The conference can contribute towards the statutory requirement of 18 hours relevant training for AMHPs each year. The Keynote speech is by Rhys Hadden, of Serjeants Inn Chambers. We are delighted to welcome Rhys who will explain the role of the Coroner, when and why they might issue a report to prevent future deaths (PFD reports). Rhys will offer insights into how AMHPs can best prepare for attendance at an Inquest as a witness or Interested person. Speakers include: Rhys Hadden: Barrister- Serjeants Inn Chambers.  An introduction to Coroners court and inquests- what an AMHP needs to know. Claire Barcham (AMHP trainer & author) and Inspector Mark Woodward of London Metropolitan Police: Learning from research: Managing the interface between MHA assessments and custody. Robert Lewis: AMHP Service Manager- Devon Council Steve Gilbert: Living Experience Consultant and Former Vice Chair to Sir Simon Wessely- MHA Review. Steven Richards:  Director Edge Training- DOLS- A new beginning? The Liberty Protection Safeguards Thalamos:  Creating Digital Enablers for the Mental Health Act. CHAIR: Christine Hutchison- Director of Edge Training & Consultancy Ltd. Pricing £150 plus VAT (£180) 10% discount for groups of 10 or more in one booking (call 07341 277487). This includes a conference booklet, a certificate, refreshments, and a sandwich lunch. Venue The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, Central London WC2A  (Nearest underground stations - Chancery Lane, Holborn & Blackfriars) If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to email assistant@edgetraining.org.uk or call 07341 277487

Aims: Many local authorities and other organisations struggle with the law concerning the creation of tenancy agreements for those lacking mental capacity. A number of court judgments have illustrated the common problems faced by staff, and the consequences of unlawful tenancy agreements. This course will consider how staff should assess mental capacity in relation to tenancy agreements and the key case law in this area. It will also consider the legal validity of tenancy agreements signed by, or on behalf of, those lacking capacity; and when people lacking capacity may be placed without a tenancy agreement being in place. Delegates will be provided with examples of when applications to the Court of Protection may be required and the practical procedures relating to this. The role of attorneys and deputies, in relation to tenancy agreements, will also be discussed. Programme: The day will include the following key topics: - Mental capacity assessments - overview and in relation to tenancy agreements - Best interests assessments - overview and in relation to tenancy agreements - Accepting and signing a tenancy agreement on behalf of those lacking capacity - Defining a tenancy agreement - Lasting Powers of Attorney & Deputies - Case law - supported living - Court of Protection - when to make an application - Court of Protection - bulk applications, forms and practical matters Exercises will consolidate the learning process and allow delegates to explore the subject matter in more depth. The course will be delivered by Aasya Mughal Aasya is a director of Edge Training & Consultancy Ltd. She previously provided legal representation for individuals and businesses in civil litigation proceedings and also for patients in appeals against their detention under the Mental Health Act. Prior to this, she gained considerable experience as an in-patient advocate working with detained patients on a number of mental health wards and also appeared before the Court of Protection in this role. She is co-author of a smartphone App, three books and four wall charts on the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards used by local authorities, hospitals, advocacy groups, universities and lawyers. These books are highly reviewed on Amazon. Aasya has volunteered for the human rights organisation Liberty providing legal information and advice to the public on human rights law and also volunteers her time to deliver training to families on the Mental Capacity Act through Edge.  Most recently, she has been proving guidance to charities and members of the House of Lords on the Liberty Protection Safeguards including the drafting of amendments to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill. Includes all course materials, certificate and refreshments. Places are limited so early booking is recommended. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to email assistant@edgetraining.org.uk  or call 07341 277487.