Starts: 14/10/2025 at 09:45 am
Ends: 14/10/2025 at 3:30 pm
Friends Meeting House, 173-177 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ
The Annual Conference is an opportunity to meet up with colleagues and listen to a variety of interesting presentations. This year’s theme is:
COMMUNICATION ISSUES IN THE TRIBUNAL
- “Bridging the communication gap: Enhancing participation for neurodivergent people in the Mental Health Tribunal” Alexis Quinn – a psychotherapist who works as Manager of the Restraint Reduction Network. She speaks on neurodivergence, trauma, restraint and mental well-being. She is author of two books.
- “The Nearest Relative: crucial safeguard or awkward intervenor” Steven Chamberlain – an Independent social worker with wide experience as a trainer on AMHP and MCA/MHA issues (Registered with Social Work England), carer and Specialist member. He has managed hospital and locality teams and a community mental health team.
- “How to get the most from communication with people with dementia and older people with mental health difficulties” Dr Amanda Thompsell – a consultant psychiatrist in old age psychiatry and Medical member. She completed 4 years as chair of the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry at the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2020. Her presentation will include a role play with Dr Erika Harris who has specialised in training colleagues in autism and learning disability.
- Questions & Answers with the new Deputy Chamber President (TBC)
Cost of Conference
The cost is £25 for all members. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
If you are not a member of MHTMA you can join the association by clicking on the link. You will then be able to book your place for the conference.
IMPORTANT NEWS
We understand that all JOHs are entitled to recover their reasonable travel (not accommodation) costs as the AGM conference is classed as judicial business and so you can reclaim your travel expenses within the usual policy limits. In consequence, MHTMA will not need to waive the conference fee of £25 for those who travel more than 60 miles, as we did last year. Guidance will be given on how to make the claim on Access Workspace before and at the AGM. All the more reason to come to London for the conference!
