Mental Health Act reform - Building community support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities

Understand the proposed Mental Health Act reforms and explore best practice when supporting autistic people and/or people with a learning disability.

Overview

This workshop is for all 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 proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act, and to discuss good practice in developing community services that can support autistic people and people with a learning disability and prevent unnecessary or extended admissions to hospital.

During the workshop we will be sharing proposed changes, highlighting best practice, and providing opportunities for questions.

This is the first in a series of virtual workshops and face-to-face events preparing the sector for the proposed Mental Health Act reforms. We will be sharing details on upcoming events shortly.

Learning outcomes

• Understand current proposals for the Mental Health Act reforms.
• Recognise good practice in arranging community support for autistic people, people who have a learning disability, and carers.
• Have awareness of barriers and opportunities to the implementation of the reforms.

Who should attend?

All staff involved in the provision of care and support for autistic people and/or people with learning disabilities, including care providers, principal social workers, approved mental health professionals and commissioners.

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