Mental Health Awareness

This course provides learners with a foundational understanding of mental health legislation and practices, including the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). It also explores the impacts of restraint and promotes respectful, lawful care for individuals living with mental health conditions.

At Polymath Training & Consultancy, our workshops are practical, engaging, and tailored to the needs of adult and children’s social care. All training is delivered by experienced professionals with both care and teaching expertise.

Who Is This Course for?

This course is ideal for anyone working within the care sector who supports individuals with mental health traits, including:

  • Care professionals
  • Residential care staff
  • Domiciliary care workers
  • Nursing and LD care home staff
  • Basic principles of the Mental Capacity Act
  • Basic principles of the Mental Health Act
  • Overview and discussion of different legal sections
  • Understanding guardianship orders and community treatment orders
  • Deprivation of liberty and use of restraint
  • Understanding the term ‘representative’
  • Stages of mental capacity assessment
  • Role of the Court of Protection
  • Discussion on common mental health conditions and diagnosis

Ready to Book?

Contact us today to arrange mental health awareness training and ensure your team provides informed, compassionate support.