Section 12 introductory course
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Comprehend the provisions outlined in Part 2 of the Mental Health Act (MHA) that pertain to the initial detention of a patient under sections 2, 3, and 4.
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Articulate the role of a Section 12 (2) doctor and other relevant personnel in conducting Mental Health Act assessments.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the criteria for detention under Part 2 of the MHA.
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Explain the guidance provided in the Code of Practice concerning the role and responsibilities of a Section 12 (2) doctor during a Mental Health Act assessment.
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Apply knowledge of the potential impact of assessments on patients and their caregivers to shape the approach to an assessment.
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Effectively complete statutory forms in accordance with legal requirements.
The course covers:
- Criteria for Detention under the MHA
- Human Rights and the experience of detention for patients and carers
- Mental Health Law: The Legal Framework
- Roles & Responsibilities of s12 Doctors
- Role of the AMHP in the MHA Assessment
- Mental Health Act Documentation
Day One
| Time | Title | Speaker |
| 09:00 -17:00 | Pre-course quiz, intro, modules 1-10, post-course quiz | Self-directed learning |
Day Two
| Time | Title | Speaker |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | MHA essentials- live MCQ, Q&A | Course lead |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Role of AMHP, nearest relative Q&A | AMHP and MHT member |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Service user perspective Q&A | Service user |
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Medico-legal and forensic issues Q&A | Forensic psychiatrist |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Case law update and legal considerations | Mental Health Lawyer |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Nearest relative and carer perspective | Carer |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:15 – 16:15 | Children and young people- case examples and Q&A | CAMHS consultant |
| 16:15 – 17:00 | Becoming S12 approved Q&A, final evaluation, and feedback | Course lead |
| 17:00 | Course Ends | |
Learn from the experts
At Maudsley Learning, you’ll be taught by our expert team of mental health professionals and practitioners. This course is led by Dr. Penny Brown, a consultant forensic psychiatrist and clinical research fellow. As a former Associate Medical Director of Mental Health Law and the course lead for s12 and Approved Clinician training since 2019, she has a wealth of experience in this area. She is joined by service users, carers, mental health lawyers, AMHPs, and other clinical specialists who share a passion for improving the understanding and implementation of mental health laws in clinical practice.
Gain confidence
If you’ve not dealt extensively with the Mental Health Act (MHA) before, then this course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the topic. Not only is this course mandatory when applying for s12 approval, but it will also help you to consider the perspective of the patient and to feel more confident when applying the law and providing suitable recommendations regarding detention.
Course schedule
Group bookings
Discounted rates are available for group bookings. Please contact us for more information. Maudsley Learning has a full range of courses to meet the needs of your organisation. Most can be delivered to you flexibly and tailored to your requirements.
Bespoke courses
We are able to offer custom-made programs, whether digital or face to face, to meet the education and training needs of your organisation in the UK or internationally.
Research
We value research and knowledge-sharing and will continue to contribute to the literature base on mental health education, addressing important research questions in this exciting field.
There are four regional Approved Clinician and Section 12 Approval Panels. These are
- England South
- London
- North of England
- Midlands and East of England
| PANEL | CONTACT DETAILS | AREAS COVERED |
| London | London Approvals Panel Mental Health Unit Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Telephone: 0208 869 3515 Fax: 0208 869 3516 Email: s12acadmin.cnwl@nhs.net Approvals Lead: Denista Wincey Email: denista.wincey@nhs.net Panel Chair: Dr Masum Khwaja Deputy Chair: Dr Anna Higgitt S12/AC Administrators: Philip Thompson, Asmita Soni | Barking & Havering Barnet Bexley & Greenwich Brent & Harrow Bromley (Kent) Camden & Islington Croydon Ealing, Hammersmith & Hounslow East London & the City Enfield & Haringey Hillingdon Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Kingston & Richmond Lambeth, Lewisham & Southwark Merton, Sutton & Wandsworth Newham Redbridge & Waltham Forest |
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England South
| Winterhead Ltd. England South Approvals Panel S12/AC Office Email 0ffice@winterhead.co.uk Approvals Administrators: Nerissa Millett Sam Bolton Email: office@winterhead.co.uk Head of Business: Hilary Eagles Email: hilary.eagles@winterhead.co.uk Approvals Manager: TBC Panel Chair: Dr. Hasanen Al-Taiar |
South Central: Berkshire Buckinghamshire Hampshire Isle of Wight Oxfordshire South East Coast: Kent (except Bromley) Surrey Sussex South West: Avon BANES Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Devon Dorset Gloucestershire Somerset Wiltshire |
| Midlands & East of England | Midlands & East of England Approvals Panel, Section 12(2) Approvals Office Midlands and East of England Approvals Woodfield House, Tickhill Road Site, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 8QN Telephone: Tel: 03000 211699 (11699) Email: rdash.mha.approvals@nhs.net Approvals Manager: Neena Abraham Email: neena.abraham@nhs.net Panel Chair: Dr. David Goodhead Panel Coordinator: Elizabeth Morgan Approvals Assistants: Arlene Shepherd Nicola Murray | East of England Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire Essex Hertfordshire Norfolk Suffolk East Midlands Derbyshire Leicestershire Lincolnshire Northamptonshire Nottinghamshire Rutland West Midlands Herefordshire Shropshire Staffordshire Warwickshire West Midlands Worcestershire |
| North of England | North of England Approvals Panel West Park Hospital Edward Pease Way Darlington Co Durham Email: tewv.neap@nhs.net Website: www.tewv.nhs.uk - search for NEAP Approvals Manager: Allison Mosley Panel Chair: Dr Gill Bell Panel Vice Chairs: Dr Mischa Mockett (North West) Jan McAdams (Yorkshire) Approvals Coordinators: Nicola Churchward Paula Hodgman Jayne Wall Marjorie Wilson
| Yorkshire: North Yorkshire East Riding of Yorkshire South Yorkshire West Yorkshire North East: County Durham Northumberland Tyne and Wear North West: Cheshire Cumbria Greater Manchester Lancashire Merseyside |
