Thanks Mark, I'll have a go BOb -----Original Message----- From: Mark Burton [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 19 October 2004 16:50 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [Fwd: FW: Draft Mental Health Bill 2004 & related documents [Scanned - NHC]] [Scanned By NHC] Bob - this is the 'listserve' that people were talking about - I think you are on it already, but to send mail to all recipients you simply email to this address: [log in to unmask] Mark ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: FW: Draft Mental Health Bill 2004 & related documents [Scanned - NHC] From: "Diamond Bob" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, October 19, 2004 2:57 pm To: "Mark Burton" <[log in to unmask]> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Mark It was good to see you at Exeter. Here are the most recent documents re: the draft MH Bill There have been few major changes from the previous draft and most of the concerns of the MH Alliance and MIND have not been addressed. I think it was suggested at the Exeter conference that some of this information could be circulated around to others linked with community psychology, is this possible with the info I've provided or do you require it in some other format? - The profession of Clinical Psychologists remain included as possible Clinical Supervisors (a term to replace the current Resonsible Medical Officer) - The Div. of Clinical Psychology, representaing the BPS consider the draft remains fundamentally flawed but retain the position that it is better to be involved with negotiations rather than excluded from them. The BPS submitted their current response to the draft this week and will be call to give evidence to the select committee in NOvemebr. - The draft is replete with undertones of a need to protect the public, hence safety first rather than MH Bill that is supposed to be based on assessment of need. - I personally have many concerns with the current draft, many of these are related to the concerns raised by both the MH Alliance and MIND. These concerns can be viewed on the following websites. -- From Mark Burton Manchester UK ___________________________________ COMMUNITYPSYCHUK - The discussion list for community psychology in the UK. To unsubscribe or to change your details visit the website: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/COMMUNITYPSYCHUK.HTML For any problems or queries, contact the list moderator at [log in to unmask] ___________________________________ COMMUNITYPSYCHUK - The discussion list for community psychology in the UK. To unsubscribe or to change your details visit the website: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/COMMUNITYPSYCHUK.HTML For any problems or queries, contact the list moderator at [log in to unmask]