FI15387

Request

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?
  • Lack of required training hours o Failure to demonstrate necessary competencies
  • Professional conduct issues
  • 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? 

Response

Dover District Council does not hold the information you are seeking. The social care authority within our District is Kent County Council, who should be able to assist you and can be contacted at the following address: freedomofinformation@kent.gov.uk.

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