Webinar

Implementing the Mental Health Act reforms

Supported by Mills & Reeve, expert advice on what the reformed Mental Health Act means for members – patients, services and workforce.
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General information

Time
12 January 2026 14:00 - 15:00 GMT
Audience
Open to all

The webinar, supported by Mills & Reeve, will provide NHS Confederation members with expert advice on what the reformed Mental Health Act means for your patients, services and workforce.  

This will include key timelines for implementation, what will be included in the legislation and in the Code of Practice, and focus on a specific number of areas that are of key interest to members. An extended Q&A session will be an opportunity for you to ask national and legal experts the questions that really matter to your organisations. 

Speakers

  • Jill Mason – Head of Health and Care, Mills & Reeve.
  • Dr Adrian James – National Clinical Director for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodiversity.
  • Dr Asif Zia – Mental Health Medical Directors Forum & Medical Director, Hertfordshire Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Alex Ruck Keene KC – Barrister specialising in mental capacity, mental health and healthcare law.

Partners

Mills & Reeve

As one of the UK’s largest and most experienced health and care sector teams, Mills & Reeve have over 200 lawyers working in healthcare, giving the firm an extraordinary level of strength and knowledge.  

As part of a national commercial law firm they can also draw upon expertise from colleagues in related sectors such as Technology, Government, Education and Life Sciences.

They thrive on supporting their clients and their contribution to the sector, giving them creative solutions and informed advice based on a vast body of health and care sector experience.