The workshop will focus on:

  • Clarifying the process of Section 136 - under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act, police have emergency powers to assist individuals believed to be in immediate need of help due to a mental disorder in a public place. They can take you to a place of safety for mental health assessment.
  • Understanding the concept of a place of safety, the collaboration between police and HPFT
  • Mental health training for the police
  • The role of Street Triage across the county.
It takes place on June 4th from 2.30pm to 4pm on Zoom. To register for this focus group please email us at [email protected] or call on 01707 386136