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Mental Health Officer (MHO) Award

The Mental Health Officer (MHO) Award is a professional qualification designed for social workers seeking to specialise in mental health. It is a recognised credential that provides social workers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and legal understanding required to effectively fulfil the role of a Mental Health Officer. The award typically involves specialised training and assessment in areas such as mental health legislation, assessment of mental disorder, safeguarding individuals' rights, and collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams.

How to apply?

For further information on how to apply for the MHO Course please contact Mary Jo Furlong on maryjo.furlong@westlearn.org.uk. 

 

Please note you must be supported by your Local Authority in applying for future courses and cannot submit, without their authorisation and funding agreement.

Practice Assessors

If you are a Practice Assessor and do not have access to the members page please contact Caty McColgan on caty.mccolgan@westlearn.org.uk for login details.

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New E-learning module - People in criminal proceedings

Are you interested in an E-learning module, People in criminal proceedings : statutory mental health secure care and treatment.

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