Regular Events
The Andrew Sims Centre runs a number of annual conferences and regular training events and workshops. A selection of these events is listed below.
A Mental Health Law Update (Section 12 Refresher and Approved Clinician Refresher)
This one-day course is accredited by the East Midlands and Yorkshire S12/AC Approval Panel as a refresher for S12 Approved Doctors and Approved Clinicians.
More Information »Section 12 Induction with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
This two-day course is accredited by the East Midlands and Yorkshire S12/AC Approval Panel for practitioners requiring approval for the first time under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act.
More Information »Approved Clinician Induction
This two-day course is accredited by the East Midlands and Yorkshire S12/AC Approval Panel to deliver the necessary training to those who wish to take up the role of Approved Clinician.
More Information »Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Induction
This course is suitable for all health and social care staff who wish to understand the legal framework and the implications for their practice.
More Information »Intensive Interaction Conference
An annual conference for anyone with an interest in practicing, supporting and promoting the use of Intensive Interaction for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, running since 2005.
More Information »Liaison Psychiatry For Older People Conference
An annual conference for anyone interested in better health services for older people, running since 2002. This conference has become the national event for old age liaison services.
More Information »Nursing Conference
An annual conference for qualified mental health and learning disability nurses, celebrating best practice and running since 2009.
More Information »Medical Update for Psychiatrists
An annual conference covering the diagnosis and management of relevant medical illnesses that impact on the management of psychiatric disorders.
More Information »HCR-20 – Violence Risk Assessment Scheme
This workshop will enable you to become familiar with the principles underpinning risk assessment in the mentally disordered and competent in the use of the HCR-20 instrument.
More Information »Risk For Sexual Violence Protocol (RSVP)
This two-day course will provide you with training in the administration of the RSVP structured professional judgement risk assessment instrument.
More Information »