2 October 2025 | Registration: 9.00am | Conference 9:30am- 3:00pm | One Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AA
We are now at full capacity for the event. No further registrations will be accepted at this time.
We have brought together a panel of expert speakers to discuss the latest issues of concern and key legal developments in the field of mental health care. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues who share your interests.
In recognition of the challenges which the health and social care sector currently faces, we have taken the decision not to charge for the conference as our small gesture of support for our clients and the sector.
Agenda
| 9:30am | Coffee and registration | |
| 10:00am | Welcome by Chairman and commentary on current themes | Julia Appleton, Partner, Weightmans |
| 10:10am | Mental Health Bill update and insights | Kirsty Stuart, Principal Associate, Weightmans |
| 10:30am | Mental Health Law Case update | Ami Patyal, Principal Associate, Weightmans |
| 11:00am | Right Care Right Person | John Thirkettle, Mental Health Operations Manager, Humberside Police |
| 11:45am | Compliance of British mental health law with United Nations principles | Professor Piyal Sen, Consultant Psychiatrist, Chair of Special Committee on Human Rights. The Royal College of Psychiatrists |
| 12:30-1:15pm | Lunch | |
| 1:30pm | Deprivation of liberty; where are we now? | Ben Troke, Partner |
| 2:00 – 2:45pm | Digital risks in mental healthcare - from AI to cyber-attacks: the key takeaways for providers | Stewart Duffy, Partner Partner |
| 3pm – 3.30pm | Panel session | Julia Appleton, Partner, Weightmans, Ben Troke, Partner, Weightmans – Stewart Duffy, Partner, Weightmans, Ami Patyal, Principal Associate, Weightmans, Kirsty Stuart, Principal Associate, Weightmans |
| 3.45pm | Conference ends |
