The committee does deal with a number of ethical dilemmas


from members. We received a query from a clinician involved in the national training for CAMHS eating disorders about the fact that in a number of eating-disorders-services family therapists are being “trained” to take blood pressures (with machines) and temperatures as part of their clinical work with clients. This was raised in terms of certain sections of our code of ethics and practice in relation to competence to practice, dual roles and appropriate indemnity arrangements for practitioners. At an ethics meeting, we discussed the expectation on the


family therapist in an NHS setting to undertake clinical intervention; for example, blood pressure monitoring and weighing patients with eating disorders and if this was covered by our code of ethics. We reviewed the code and agreed that section 20 of the Code of Ethics only applies to the therapist’s competence in relation to their systemic training and practice, so does not apply to therapists in CAMHS eating disorders services carrying out procedures such as taking blood pressure or weighing clients. However, in our discussion, we recognised it is likely that NHS trusts will be asking non-medically trained staff to do these tasks and we were concerned that individual clinicians are properly trained and protected by appropriate insurance. In respect of taking blood pressure, there remains the issue of interpreting the results and who holds medical responsibility if this is carried out by a non- medically trained clinician and how this is covered in the relevant protocols of the individual NHS trusts. As far as the off er of training


goes, how is this regulated; is it part of the individual clinicians regular mandatory training in an eating disorders systemic/family therapists post and is this recognised and covered by a) the trust’s insurance or b) the individual’s own insurance if they have a policy? In summary, it was agreed that each individual will have to


make their own decision, but a trust may need to consider the ethical implications of imposing this on family therapists. This is not about someone’s competence to be a family therapist; it is a wider issue facing those working in various settings. The ethical dilemma being whether this may compromise the competence of the family therapist to deliver systemic psychotherapy to the client in this context. The best interests of the client should always be borne in mind. We do hope members will be interested to join the ethics


committee. We are currently a small group and would welcome new members. There is a requirement that you are or have been UKCP registered as a family and systemic psychotherapist. We are particularly looking for someone who is a student on a supervision training course, and interested in ethics, to join us and support us with our thinking. If you are interested please contact me on annihilton@hotmail.com


With best wishes Anni Hilton, chair, on behalf of the ethics committee members – Barbara Warner, Chris Burroughes, Nigel Jacobs, Angus Crutchfi eld, Gillian Stewart Mc-Kay, Cherrith Marshall and Heather Qualtrough.


Beds AFT


The Bedfordshire branch is very pleased to host the forthcoming workshop:


When anger endangers relationships: self-harm as a systemic solution Presenter – David Pocock


Monday 16th April 2018, 10am- 4:30pm


Venue: Westoning Village Hall, 34 Church Road, Westoning, Bedfordshire MK45 5JL Cost: £45 (Lunch is included)


General enquiries to Steve Littlewood at Litttlewood2007@yahoo.co.uk


To book: Please send cheque made payable to ‘Bedfordshire AFT’ to 24 Partridge Piece, Cranfield, Beds MK43 0BP with your name and contact number. To pay online – Account name: Bedfordshire AFT. Account no: 41374223. Sort code: 60-07-08. Please send your name and a contact phone number to Littlewood2007@yahoo.co.uk for confirmation of place.


Cancellation policy: A full refund is available for cancelled places up to 2 weeks prior to the workshop. No refunds available after this time.


Getting there: Westoning is close to junction 12 of M1. There is free parking on site. The nearest train stations are Harlington and Flitwick (both are 2 miles away). We are looking into arranging transport from the station, subject to times and numbers of people requiring this. Please let us know if you would like transport.


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Kent AFT


Supervision as Improvisation: Stepping up in uncertain times Karen Partridge


Friday 29th June 2018, 9.30am-4pm at


St Martin’s Postgraduate Education Centre Canterbury CT1 1TD


The cost of the training event is £45 (students £25) and payment can be made by cheque or Bank transfer.


Cheques to be made out to KENT AFT and sent, along with completed slip below, to John Hills 47 St Augustines Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT11XR. Bank transfer: Please email completed booking form to: kentafttraining@gmail.com


Treasurer’s Account with the Nationwide: Sort code: 07-00-93, Bank Account: 33333334, Account No. / Reference (nb must be used in exactly this form!): 0287/704 301 138


We regret that we are unable to invoice your employer but receipts for payment can be emailed or given on the day if requested. Those arriving on the day without a pre-paid place will not be able to stay if the venue is fully booked.


You will be awarded a certificate for your CPD portfolio.


Refreshments: There is a restaurant at the hospital which sells a range of hot food, salads and sandwiches.


Please reserve me a place for workshop, ‘Supervision as Improvisation’ on Friday 29th June 2018


Name:.................................................................................................................................... Payment made by: Cheque  Bank Transfer  on (date)............................. (Please indicate)


Email: .................................................................................................................................... Context 155, February 2018


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