We are very pleased to announce that our next  AMHP conference will be held on 16th January 2026.

 This one-day conference will explore issues pertinent to AMHP practice. It can contribute towards the statutory requirement of 18 hours relevant training per year.

Speakers:

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SOPHY MILES, BARRISTER AT DOUGHTY STREET CHAMBERS

 Choice and Autonomy- What will the Mental Health Bill mean for you?

Sophy Miles looks at the reforms to the Mental Health Act, and takes a deep dive into detention criteria and the new Nominated Person.

 Sophy qualified as a solicitor in 1989 and was called to the Bar in 2015. She has a busy and varied Court of Protection practice. 

Sophy advises in all areas of mental health law, where her long experience as a mental health solicitor gives her a practical understanding of the issues.  She also advises on human rights and community care law, as well as complex Tribunals and disputes over entitlement to aftercare. 

She is a member of the Law Society’s Mental Health and Disability Committee.  Sophy  regularly trains on the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and on the Court of Protection.

DAVID COCHRANE MBE

Confidentiality and dilemmas for AMHPs

David Cochrane is a registered social worker and former Head of Forensic Social Work for the High, Medium and Low Secure services at West London NHS Trust. He now works as a part-time social work consultant for the Trust, sits as a Specialist Member of the Mental Health Tribunal, and delivers specialist training on s37/41 MHA and Conditional Discharge, MAPPA and victims’ issues.

He brings extensive experience in analysing risk and navigating the real-world dilemmas AMHPs face around legal duties, confidentiality and information sharing. https://www.edgetraining.org.uk/trainers-1/cochrane 

More Speakers to be announced soon!

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*New venue for 2026!* : Central London EC4 (exact address confirmed with ticket purchase)

Start: 10:00 (Registration from 09:15)

End: 16:15

Price: IN PERSON TICKET £195 plus VAT per ticket -  fee includes refreshments and a sandwich lunch along with a paper conference pack and a PDF certificate.  

ONLINE TICKET £155 plus VAT per ticket - fee includes access via Zoom, a PDF conference pack and a PDF certificate.   

Conference details will be emailed direct to delegate(s) upon completion of their booking.  10% discount for groups of 10 or more in one booking.

Questions? Call 07341 277487 or email events@edgetraining.org.uk