Saturday, 27 June 2020

"You'll have a cup of tea..."

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Another story from my long career as a social worker, ASW & AMHP. In which the Masked AMHP is held hostage during a MHA assessment.
Friday, 19 June 2020

Death & Fire Bunnies

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The latest video from the Masked AMHP's YouTube Channel. This is about helping an old lady who had just lost her husband, and at the ...
Saturday, 6 June 2020

Dolores and her Cat

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During lockdown, and as I slide into retirement, I’ve been looking back over my career as a social worker and an AMHP. I started as ...
Saturday, 30 May 2020

Review: The Approved Mental Health Professional Practice Handbook

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The Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Practice Handbook , Kevin Stone, Sarah Vicary, Tim Spencer-Lane; Policy Press, 2020 ...
Tuesday, 7 April 2020

NHS Legal Guidance on the Use of the Mental Health Act in Light of the Coronavirus Act

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NHS England has issued Legal Guidance on the use of the Mental Health Act during the coronavirus pandemic. You can find the full documen...
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Thursday, 19 March 2020

The Coronavirus Bill – Proposed Amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983

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26.03.20. Update: The Coronavirus Act 2020 has now been passed, but the changes, including to the MHA, are not as yet in force. Schedule ...
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Tuesday, 4 February 2020

What constitutes a formal assessment under the MHA?

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An assortment of hats, some of which may or may not be AMHP hats There are regular discussions among AMHPs as to what constitutes a fo...
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