Supporting People with a Learning Disability and Autistic people with a forensic history

Overview:

NHS England and the Ministry of Justice share distinct yet interconnected roles in supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people within the health and justice systems.

This webinar aims to foster collaboration between professionals from both systems, enhancing mutual understanding and promoting informed decision-making to support people effectively.

Aims of the Webinar:

• Provide information for casework teams on how learning disability and autism impact people’s understanding of their offences and conditions.
• Equip commissioners and clinicians with insights into the casework section’s role and how to develop strong, well-evidenced leave or discharge applications.
• Offer valuable lived experience insights from people who have been discharged, reflecting on their journey and its impact on their lives.

Target Audience:

This webinar is designed for professionals working within the NHS and the Ministry of Justice, including commissioners, clinicians, caseworkers, and decision-makers involved in the assessment and care of people with a learning disability and autistic people who have a forensic history.

Speakers:

Christine Hutchinson – Consultant Nurse, Approved Clinician, Associate Director of Nursing, Learning Disability and Autism Services.

Dr. Ken Courtenay – NHSE National Clinical Director, Learning Disability and Autism Programme.

Shan Maraj – Head of Team, Mental Health Casework Section.

Angie Munley – Head of Team, Mental Health Casework Section.

Regi T Alexander – Consultant Psychiatrist, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

Peter Langdon – Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Birmingham.

Contact for Further Information:

Please register for the webinar by reserving a ticket.  This will be a MS Teams webinar, join in details will be emailed to all attendees prior to the event date. For any inquiries, please contact Andrew Jazaerli at Andrew.jazaerli@nhs.net

Questions about this event?

Name: Andrew Jazaerli

Email: Andrew.Jazaerli@nhs.net

Telephone: 07951 937623