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My apologies to the mods if I am posting in the wrong section.......i havent been here for a while so feel free to correct my post thanks

I recieved this today in an email but there is a link to the site (i hope it works)


This Act is a controversial hot potato but I want to post this still as we need to be aware of the changes that WILL affect us all

Mental Health Act 2007

Turning policy into practice

24th January 2008 – Earls Court Conference Centre, London, SW5

www.hsj-mentalhealthact.co.uk

On the 24th of January 2008, the consultation period for the draft revised Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice, and the draft secondary legislation, will come to a close.


Roll-out of the act will start from October 2008 with far-reaching implications for all health care practitioners and legal representative working within the Mental Health arena.



Are you fully prepared for these national developments?



Health Service Journal is delighted to present this timely and essential conference which will arm you with the knowledge and guidance you need to implement the Mental Health Act 2007.

Attend this event to get up-to-date with all the latest developments including progress on the five national implementation projects.



This is your opportunity to hear from key leaders and pioneering NHS Trusts at the forefront of change, including:



Professor Jeremy Cooper, South Region Chairman, Mental Health Review Tribunal



Di Barnes, Research Fellow, School of Applied Social Sciences, Durham University



Dr Jonathan Bindman, Clinical Director for Lambeth Adult Mental Health

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust



Sarah Haspel, National Lead on Implementation of Supervised Community Treatment

CSIP/NIMHE Legislation Programme



Chris Merchant, National Workforce Lead, CSIP



Visit our website www.hsj-mentalhealthact.co.uk to view full speaker line-up and complete programme details.



Why not take advantage of our online booking facility to book your place today?



I look forward to meeting you and your colleagues in January.



Yours sincerely,



Richard Vize
Editor, HSJ



P.S. Essential guidance to help you turn policy into practice