Dave Sheppard

has been a full time independent trainer since 1992, providing training throughout England and Wales on all aspects of mental health law and practice, for NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, independent hospitals and voluntary organisations.

Dave Sheppard Associates

consists of a body of highly competent and knowledgeable professionals, all well-respected in their fields, who are also experienced trainers.

By bringing together some of the country's best mental health trainers, we are able to draw on a broad spectrum of knowledge, skills and experience, in providing training on a wide range of subjects related to the delivery of mental health services.

DSA has built up a solid reputation for providing training that is:

• up to date - including the impact of the European Convention of Human Rights and Human Rights Act 1998, as well as domestic case law;
• incorporating latest issues, publications (inc. inquiries following homicide) and research;
• flexible in response to the requirements of individual organisations
• innovative and varied in terms of presentation
• supported by comprehensive notes; and
• excellent value for money.

Other services include:

independent case reviews; member of inquiries following homicide; consultancy