The Training Programme aims to produce a package of training materials in support of the amended Mental Health Act, using e-learning and other methods, drawing upon experienced trainers to deliver a ‘train the trainers’ roll out.

The training materials will focus on the changes introduced by the Amending Bill and related provisions of the Code of Practice. The materials will be set in a values-based practice context through a series of case examples that illustrate the impact of the Guiding Principles that will be included in the Code of Practice.

The objectives of the training support programme are to:

The training programme will:

• Focus on the changes introduced by the Amending - clear information for stakeholders
• Have a strong practical approach – based on a series of case study examples
• Closely link with the Code of Practice – worked case examples reflected in brief vignettes in the Code of Practice
• Integrate with the BME programme – core set of examples all around BME issues
• Take a values-based approach – case examples illustrate the importance of the Guiding Principals to support balanced decision making within the provisions of the Bill
  

The training lead is Malcolm King.

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We have recently discussed concerns regarding potential difficulties arising from draft secondary legislation. We are aware that there are significant numbers of Section 12 Approved medics who, due to the community settings of their role, may not meet the criteria for conversion as having acted as RMO in the previous 12 months prior to implementation. The AC Advisory Group have discussed this matter with DH colleagues and have recommended that this group of doctors should be Approved for a period of 12 months within which they would have to attend the AC training.

We have also considered the position of those Registrars who are about to take up position as RMOs. We have further recommended that the above criteria apply to this group also. We will issue an announcement as soon as we are notified.