Kings View Chambers to present an Introduction to Social Work England & Fitness to Practise Seminar
Kings View’s fitness to practise barrister Catherine has been invited to present a session on the topic of “Social Work England & Fitness to Practise”.
Kings View’s fitness to practise barrister Catherine has been invited to present a session on the topic of “Social Work England & Fitness to Practise”.
This virtual classroom seminar will provide attendees with a summary of the law and procedure, latest case authorities and a guide to preparing and presenting your client’s case at a Fitness to Practise Tribunal.
In particular, the session will cover:
- An introduction to Healthcare Regulation
- An understanding of Social Work England Rules and Procedures
- Any implications of latest case law
- How to assist your client through the investigation process
- Submissions for Case Examiners
- Preparing for a Fitness to Practise Tribunal
- Possible outcomes
- Review and appeals
Catherine is a successful fitness to practise barrister who has represented hundreds of healthcare professionals before a variety of courts and tribunals. Catherine is rated excellent by her clients, often commenting on her wealth of knowledge, her grasp of complex situations and cases and her supportive and compassionate approach to supporting healthcare professionals facing fitness to practise investigations or hearings.
The “Introduction to Social Work England & Fitness to Practise” can be booked on the MBL website.
Disclaimer: This article is for guidance purposes only. Kings View Chambers accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any action taken, or not taken, in relation to this article. You should seek the appropriate legal advice having regard to your own particular circumstances.
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