A virtual course to inform AMHPs on different types of eating disorders and how to assess and support patients affected, within national guidelines and legal requirements.

If you are a frontline professional and wish to improve your understanding of MARAC and its processes - these sessions have been designed for you!
The following will be covered:
Gain an understanding of the MARAC process and aims
• MARAC threshold
• Risk Assessment
• How to complete MARAC referral form
• Your role at MARAC, presenting and sharing research
• Understand the importance of information sharing and referring to MARAC
The briefings are intended to be informal sessions where I will be available to provide information, answer any questions and assist with any queries attendees might have.

A series of regular forums are held throughout the year for Enquiry Officers and any other practitioners working with safeguarding or complex case management on topical areas surrounding safeguarding practice. The forums offer the opportunity for peer networking and support, practice updates and professional discussion around pertinent areas of practice.

This course introduces the concept of unconscious bias. It encourages practitioners to think proactively about how unconscious bias impacts on them personally as well as on the outcomes of their work, exploring this specifically around a social care setting. During the course participants are given the opportunity to explore strategies to minimise the impact of unconscious bias.

This course is for Department of Adult Social Care and Public Health (DASCPH), local authority staff only.

This full day awareness level course includes the signs and symptoms of Hoarding and covers some basic support strategies.

This course is for local authority staff only.

This course introduces staff to best practice in promoting Health and Wellbeing in Dementia.

This course is for Department of Adult Social Care and Public Health (DASCPH), local authority staff only.

Following the publication of The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 there is a duty on all practitioners to prevent people being drawn into terrorism. This duty includes training staff to recognise radicalisation and extremism and know how to report any concerns.

This session will provide you with an understanding of radicalisation and extremism and the dangers to extremist views, building resilience against these and knowing what to do if you experience them.

• Gain an understanding of ‘Prevent’ and the definitions of radicalisation
• Recognise factors that could make someone vulnerable to terrorism
• See why some people are able to influence and manipulate others
• Recognise when a vulnerable individual may need help
• Understand how to access help and support
• Let’s talk about it with young people

This course is for practitioners who are required to carry out safeguarding enquiries in line with Richmond and Wandsworth Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. The two day session aims to enable participants to develop their skills in conducting enquiries into allegations or suspicions of adult abuse.

This event aims to give AMHPs the opportunity to update their legal knowledge and skills regarding their work.

This course will enable AMHPs to link theory to practice and refresh knowledge of the law. It will improve and enhance their current practice and enable them to utilise their learning in undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.

This course is aimed at individuals that are responsible for undertaking assessments of need. It outlines the responsibilities of the Care Act, clarifying ‘proportionate and appropriate’ assessments. It considers the wellbeing domains and uses case studies to identify how eligibility can be applied. It defines strength-based assessments and their role in preventing and delaying care and support needs. The course explores ways to record measurable outcomes, ensuring that this is centred around and directed by the person.

Please note that there are two modules to this course which compliment each other. This is the second module and the first module is called Care Act, Wellbeing Principle and Eligibility. You will need to book on separately for the first course if you would like to attend both modules. You do not have to attend both modules. 

This course is for Department of Adult Social Care and Public Health, local authority staff only.