HC Deb 19 October 1992 vol 212 cc68-9W
Mr. Elletson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps are taken by the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work to ensure that approved social workers are trained to deal with the violent and potentially violent mentally ill person.

Mr. Yeo

The Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work's (CCETSW's) requirements for the training of approved social workers include prescribed training in the management of violent behaviour. CCETSW is currently reviewing its requirements to ensure that they are up-to-date and effective in preparing approved social workers for all aspects of their responsibilities and to emphasise the skills with which they must be equipped through training. The council will be formerly considering the recommendations of the review at its November meeting.

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