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How can we start increasing patient autonomy and independence under the Mental Health Act?

Michael Henson-Webb is a solicitor and head of the Legal Team at Mind, the mental health charity. He discusses the limitations of the Mental Health Act.

19 Nov 2019
Hidden extras - a first-hand account of secondary traumatic stress

Lee Moore, a non-practising barrister, pioneered, designed and presented the first UK accredited training for lawyers on Recognising and Dealing with Secondary Traumatic Stress, Burnout and Vicarious Trauma, at Cambridge University in 1999.

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Legal and social issues faced by older LGBT+ people

Paul Maddock gives an overview of some of the social and legal issues faced by older LGBT+ people.

29 Oct 2019
Mental capacity law and policy

Mental Health and Disability Law Committee member Alex Ruck Keene discusses his experiences as a leading mental capacity barrister.

18 Jun 2019