Customer Webinar: Advocacy in Action - Mental Health Act Reform: What’s Changing and Why It Matters
Mental Health Act Reform: What’s Changing and Why It Matters
Delivered by BID Services’ specialist Building Community Advocacy (BCA) team, this workshop provides a practical overview of the Mental Health Act reforms and implications for NHS services, commissioners, providers and frontline professionals. The session explores key changes including strengthened patient rights, advocacy, Advance Choice Documents, detention criteria, autism and learning disability protections, and the shift towards a more rights-based, person-centred approach to mental health care.
About BID Services
Building Community Advocacy (BCA) is a specialist advocacy service with particular expertise in forensic advocacy. BCA is part of BID Services, a national charity that supports those who are Deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired, deafblind and those with disabilities to live independently and access the information, services and support they need.
Workshop delivered by Laura Morris
Laura Morris has dedicated more than 40 years to supporting people within mental health services, in a variety of roles working across both inpatient and community settings. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about ensuring that individuals are heard, respected, and empowered to have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. With over 25 years of advocacy experience, Laura has led the BCA service for the past 18 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and practical expertise to her work. She has extensive experience supporting people within a range of specialist services, including:
- Forensic and Complex Care services
- Mother and Baby Units
- Crisis Advocacy services
- Older Adults' services, including Functional and Organic Mental Health settings
- Eating Disorder services
- Forensic Child & Adolescent services
Laura also has a particular interest and expertise in sensory impairments, helping to ensure that individuals can access the support they need and have their voices heard.
T & C's
Please note, we will be testing the meeting link in advance of the actual live webinar, earlier on the same morning, to minimise any potential technical issues. You will not need to join any earlier than 11:00am on the day.
This event is open only to NHS organisations and other public sector bodies, including local authorities.
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Registrations close at 5pm on Monday 7th December.