Human Rights, Equality, and Information Governance

Course Outline:

The Mental Health Act 1983 does not exist in a vacuum, and practice as an AMHP requires an understanding of a broad legal framework that incorporates law and policy outside of health and social care.

In addition to reviewing key developments in law and policy relevant to AMHP practice, this course will focus on law that surrounds the core framework of mental health and capacity.
The European Convention on Human Rights 1950 and its partial incorporation into UK law through the Human Rights Act 1998 is the starting point, as their ‘FREDA’ values (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity and Autonomy) represent a human-rights-based approach to health and social care. The course will explore those legal rights most relevant to AMHP practice, before moving on to consider issues such as data protection through the Data Protection Act 2018 / GDPR, and equal treatment thought the Equality Act 2010.

In this way, delegates will overview a wide range of law, all of which will aid in continuing professional development for the AMHP role. Delegates will also have the opportunity to meet and discuss these matters with other AMHPs while achieving a proportion of their yearly CPD requirement.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Recognise what is meant by human rights and discuss their place in contemporary society
Explore ‘FREDA’ values through the application of human rights to complex situations that AMHP practice engages with
Examine principles underpinning data protection, discussing both safeguarding and sharing sensitive personal data in line with the duties of an AMHP
Discuss core considerations of equality such as non-discrimination and the right to equality, equal treatment and positive action, applying them to AMHP practice though the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998
Review developments in case law over the last year and any changes to AMHP practice

Course Details:

Duration and CPD: ½ day | 3 hours CPD
Public course format and fee: Virtual | £95 + VAT (or 4 for £295 + VAT)
In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details

Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.

Course Dates

AMHP CPD Package

Keep your AMHP knowledge up to date with a complete suite of CPD courses covering legal reform, legislation interfaces, human rights and ethical practice.

Purchasing the package gives you access to all four courses, helping you build a broader understanding of the challenges and responsibilities faced by today's AMHPs.

Purchase all four AMHP CPD courses together for a discounted package price of £295 + VAT.

Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss the package.