Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
Formerly known as an approved social worker, responsible for conducting assessments regarding hospital detention.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Autism
A lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates and relates to others.
Best Interests
Decisions made in what is believed to be the most beneficial way for a person lacking capacity.
Deprivation of Liberty
A legal term whereby a person's freedom of movement is restricted.
ID CURE
A checklist used to assess mental capacity by identifying impairment and decision-making ability.
Learning difficulties and neuro-disabilities
Conditions that may compromise brain function, resulting in cognitive, communication, or emotional difficulties.
Learning disability
Defined as a state of arrested or incomplete development of the mind which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.