There are still handful of places for this course which is coming up very soon
SocialWork 2000 and Drive Network would like to invite you to attend:
AN OVERVIEW OF ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
TARGET AUDIENCE
Any professionals engaged in work with people who have mental health problems, in both the
statutory and voluntary sectors. The course would also be of value to practitioners in other
agencies who may be referring to or jointly working with Adult Mental Health Services.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
Key Principles and Policy Framework
Health and Social Care Integration
Mental Health Acts 1983 and 2007 (key civil sections)
The Care Programme Approach (CPA)
Recovery and Social Inclusion
Primary and Secondary Care
Severe and Enduring Mental Illness (SMI)
Community Mental Health Teams
Specialist Services
WHO
Keith Revoir, Approved Mental Health Professional (Mental Health ACT 2007) and Community Mental Health Practitioner.
Keith has worked in mental health services since 1992, and has combined 'hands-on' practise with a number of quality assurance and development roles, both in mental health and in Children's Services.
COST
£70.00 inc VAT if you are already working for Social Work 2000
£90.00 Inc VAT everyone else- all welcome to attend
WHERE
High Wycombe & District Royal British Legion
St Mary Street
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2HE
WHEN
Saturday 6th March 2010
9.30 – 16.30
Refreshments and lunch included
HOW TO BOOK
To book a place on the course please contact Shelli Gubby by
email or call on 01908-547880.
"I am undertaking, as part of an MA in Advanced Social Work Studies, a research project entitled 'A study exploring social worker's understandings of how their life experiences have impacted upon their career choice and subsequent practice'. I have chosen this question as I have worked with a number of social workers over the years, many of whom have shared with me that they experienced adversity during their lives, which led me to consider whether there may be a relationship between adverse life experiences and the career choice of social worker. In addition it made me question whether life experiences increase social worker's understanding and sensitivity to the needs of those they work and make them better equipped for the job that they do. 
In this regular feature we find out a little bit more about the locums who work for us. Please email 
This month the Children's Workforce Development Council issued their first newsletter of the year. It contains useful information and updates on Children's services and is certainly worth signing up to.
Taking Social Work Students on Practice Placement
Mags and Shelli have done an excellent job of putting together an exciting and interesting programme of events for 2010. The courses are being run in conjunction with Drive Network. Follow the link to see the full programme. We are always seeking learning opportunities for our locums and social workers in our area so please look out for more opportunities throughout the year.