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21 October 2026
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
This course will take place via Zoom from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Registration will close at 5pm on Monday, 5 October 2026 (or earlier, if all places are taken) to allow time to issue the materials to delegates. Reservations are confirmed when full payment is received – if places are still available at that time. We anticipate high demand, so prompt booking and payment are advised to avoid disappointment.
Zoom joining instructions and course materials will be sent in advance.
Cost
MHLA Members = £120.00
Non-members = £160.00
Please email admin@mhla.co.uk if you are unsure of your membership status. Click here to view membership eligibility, fees, and to download an application form.
Professional Development
The full day course attracts 6 hours of professional development. Reference BYE/MHLA
OVERVIEW:
This course is designed for all practitioners, including those who are new to mental health law and those seeking re-accreditation.
The full day course attracts 6 hours of professional development. It will include an overview of the legal and procedural framework for mental health law, and opportunities for delegates to apply it including:
- Brief overview of key case law underpinning mental health practice
- An overview of the Mental Health Act 2025
- An outline of other recent developments in case law and procedure
- Case studies to apply the learning
- Q & A on accreditation and re-accreditation
The course is designed to ensure practitioners feel confident about deploying law and procedure in mental health cases. It will serve to refresh knowledge of key cases that are applied in everyday practice, as well as new and recent developments in legislation, policy and case law. It will aid those seeking accreditation and reaccreditation for the Law Society Mental Health Panel to have a good grasp of the law and procedure that they are expected to be able to demonstrate.
Learning objectives
- Understanding the key changes in the Mental Act 2025
- Knowing and applying the key case law for mental health cases
- Knowing and applying the legal and procedural developments of the last three years
- Understanding the accreditation and re-accreditation process;
This training session will be delivered by MHLA Committee Members Dr Laura Janes, Tam Gill and Angela Wall.
By booking on this course, you agree to our terms and conditions (click here to view).