Giving Evidence at a Mental Health Tribunal: A Professionals' Handbook - Paperback

by Toyin Okitikpi (Editor), Herbert Mwebe (Editor), Helen Rees (Editor)

This practical and accessibly written guide introduces what practitioners need to know about Mental Health Review Tribunals, covering the status of the tribunal, its processes and the evidence that is required from witnesses.

This text is an essential reference for mental health practitioners and students from a range of professions.

Author Biography

Toyin Okitikpi is a qualified social worker with over 40 years' experience in the field of social work and social welfare both as a practitioner and as an academic. He currently sits on several tribunals, and he is an external examiner for Tavistock Portman Foundation and University of East London. He has been involved in research and has written and co-authored academic publications that explore practice-related areas.

Herbert Mwebe is a registered mental health nurse and independent prescriber. He has a combined experience of working clinically and in education of over 20 years. He has written and co-authored academic publications in mental health. He is a specialist advisor to the Care Quality Commission and sits on the First-Tier Mental Health Tribunal as a specialist member. He is an external examiner at Bournemouth University.

Helen Rees is a registered nurse and health visitor. She has worked in mental health nursing education since 2012 and currently holds the role of Professional Nurse Educator Lead for Priory group. Helen currently sits on Mental Health Tribunals as a specialist member and is a steering committee member for the Royal College of Nursing.