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"It's not the places it's the people": Implementing the Mental Health Act changes in adult social care

Explore how to provide great community support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

Implementing the Mental Health Act changes in adult social care

Date: Monday 23 March 2026

Time: 10:30 - 12:00

Location: Zoom  

Book your place 

 

Overview

This online event is for colleagues working across adult social care, or advocating for people who are autistic or have a learning disability.

It will help you to learn more about the impact and aims of the revised Mental Health Act on adult social care.

We can share insights on good practice in arranging and providing community support for autistic people, people who have a learning disability, and carers.

We will discuss how workers can get the skills, knowledge and insight needed to implement these changes.

 

Outcomes

Understand the impact and aims of the revised Mental Health Act on adult social care, and gain insights on good practice in arranging community support for autistic people, people who have a learning disability, and carers.

 

Who should attend?

Everyone involved and concerned with adult social care support for people who have a learning disability and / or autistic people.

  • employers
  • people with lived experience
  • family carers
  • advocates
  • social workers
  • commissioners.

 

Registration

Implementing the Mental Health Act changes in adult social care

Date: Monday 23 March 2026

Time: 10:30 - 12:00

Location: Zoom  

 

Book your place today

 

When you book your place, you’ll receive a confirmation email with joining instructions.