Cygnet Health Care presents a one day conference

Safety First in Mental Healthcare: Protecting Patients, Families, Staff and the Public

Date: Friday 20th April 2012

Venue: York

About the conference

Contrary to impressions created by inappropriate media reporting, most people with a mental disorder are not a danger to others. For the minority who are, it is important that the mental health services, the police, probation and the courts work together to ensure the safety of patients, their families, staff and the public.

This event brings together experts and practitioners who will describe best practice to achieve this objective. The event will be of relevance to mental health professionals, probation officers, prison health care staff and police liaison officers.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the size of the problem of assaults by people with a mental disorder
  • Understand the human and financial cost of assaults by people with a mental disorder
  • Learn about best practice in collaboration between the police and mental health services in responding to assaults by people with mental disorder
  • Understand how agencies can work together to manage the risks posed by people with mental disorder in the community
  • Learn about the current position on treatment of people with personality disorders in the health services and criminal justice system
  • Find out about the concerns that judges have when sentencing people with a mental disorder

Delegate Fee: £50 Early bird rate if you book before 30th March 2012 (£75 after this period). Group booking discounts also available.

This event is CPD certified.

To view the agenda and details of the speakers please click here.

Register your interest

If you would like to contact the conference organiser please call Amy Stanion on 01274 686 767
or email amystanion@cygnethealth.co.uk.

Alternatively you can register your interest in the event by completing the form below.