FOI001085 FOI Adult's Social Care Services

Short Description
Social Care Approved Mental Health Professionals
Reference number
FOI001085
Date
03/12/2024
Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I kindly request your assistance retrieving the following information. The information is to clarify the implementation of The Mental Health (Approved Mental Health Professionals) (Approval) (England) Regulations 2008 reg.5.                                             
Re-Approval Statistics
•    Over the past five years, how many Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) applied for re-approval in your council?
•    Of those applications, how many were successful, and how many were not?
Reasons for Non-Approval
•    For AMHPs who were not re-approved, what were the primary reasons?
o    Lack of required training hours
o    Failure to demonstrate necessary competencies
o    Professional conduct issues
o    Other (please specify)
Support and Remediation
•    Does your council offer support or remediation plans for AMHPs who are at risk of not being re-approved? If so, please describe these programs.
Appeal Process
•    Is there an established appeal process for AMHPs who are denied re-approval? If yes, how many appeals have been made in the past five years, and what were their outcomes?
Impact on Workforce
•    How does the council address potential shortages in AMHP staffing due to non-approvals? Are there strategies in place to mitigate any negative impacts on service delivery?

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