About the event
Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) play a crucial role in mental health crisis systems and are an important legal safeguard for the rights of individuals. They provide an independent decision about whether there are alternatives to detention but are the primary applicants of the Mental Health Act when required, taking responsibility for complex and difficult decisions involving human rights, individual choice and public safety. They require the support and co-operation of all other key partners in mental health and crisis care services and the health and functionality of an AMHP service can be seen as a barometer for the wider crisis support system.
Strategic and operational leaders of AMHP services and key partners are invited to attend and contribute to this important event. It will be an opportunity to hear from national and local leaders, and work collaboratively together to map and benchmark the local services against the National AMHP Service Standards.
Who should attend
AMHPs, NHS mental health practitioners, commissioners, system leaders, people with lived experience
Monday, 3 February 2025
10am – 4pm
West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA
To reserve your place, please e-mail Emma Shackley-NYC AMHP lead at emma.shackley@northyorks.gov.uk