The Mental Health Tribunal

An Essential Guide

Neil Hickman, Christine Hutchison

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Learning Matters Ltd
02 November 2021

Social work; Mental health law

Series: Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series

This accessible and practical guide de-mystifies the Mental Health Tribunal for health and social care professionals. Written by a mental health lawyer and a MHT Panel member, it offers essential explanations of all stages of the MHT proceedings, from initial application to the final decision.

The book also provides answers to frequently asked questions and provides top tips to help guide through the whole process.

By: Neil Hickman, Christine Hutchison
Imprint: Learning Matters Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 171mm,
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9781529708509
ISBN 10: 1529708508
Series: Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 02 November 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Chapter 1: History and Legal Context Chapter 2: Applications and References to the Tribunal Chapter 3: What Powers and Duties Do the Tribunal Have? Chapter 4: Who is on the Tribunal Panel and What are their Roles? Chapter 5: Who Should Attend the Tribunal Hearing and Why? Chapter 6: How do Tribunals Apply the Law? Chapter 7: Preparing Written Evidence Chapter 8: Pre-Hearing Matters Chapter 9: What Happens At The Hearing? Chapter 10: The Welfare of the Patient Chapter 11: Decisions, Reviews, Appeals: Disagreements and Complaints Recommended Further Reading and Online Resources Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Table of Cases Table of Legislation, Statutory Materials and Guidance

Neil Hickmanis a specialist mental health solicitor and a member of the Law Society Mental Health Panel. He also holds a Diploma and Masters in Social Work and previously worked as a mental health social worker (ASW and AMHP) and mental health team manager. He is a visiting lecturer in law at the University of Hertfordshire and also provides post-qualifying legal training to mental health professionals. Christine Hutchison is a registered social worker, practicing for many years as an Approved Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional. Christine has lectured for Bournemouth University’s post qualifying AMHP courses and worked as a Mental Health Act Commissioner for the Care Quality Commission. She is a Specialist Lay Member of the Mental Health Tribunal and a Director of Edge Training & Consultancy Ltd, delivering training on mental health and mental capacity law and practice in England and Wales.