# May 2026 update

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/may-2026-update/5706>\
**Category:** MHLO monthly updates\
**Created:** [1 June 2026 22:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/may-2026-update/5706 "2026-06-01T22:27:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/user_avatar/forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/mhlo/32/24_2.png) [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
**Post date:** [1 June 2026 22:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/may-2026-update/5706/1 "2026-06-01T22:27:46Z")

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## **Website**

- **Magic Book.** The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log in and the process is very quick and simple. See [Magic Book](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Contact:Magic_Book "Contact:Magic Book")

- **Mental Health Law Online CPD scheme: 12 points for £75.** Obtain 12 CPD points online by answering monthly questionnaires. The scheme is an ideal way to obtain your necessary hours, or to evidence your continued competence. It also helps to support the continued development of this website, and your subscriptions (and re-subscriptions) are appreciated. For full details and to subscribe, see [CPD scheme](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/CPD_scheme "CPD scheme").

- **Cases.** By the end of this month, Mental Health Law Online contained 2557 [categorised cases](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Mental_health_case_law "Mental health case law")

- **Chronology.** See [May 2026 chronology](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/May_2026_chronology "May 2026 chronology") for this month’s changes to the website in date order.

## **Events**

- **Event.** [Event:COPPA: The transition between Children and Adult services (Newcastle/online, 12 May 2026)](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:COPPA:_The_transition_between_Children_and_Adult_services_(Newcastle/online,_12_May_2026) "Event:COPPA: The transition between Children and Adult services (Newcastle/online, 12 May 2026)") — The event’s full title is: “An evening with Mrs Justice Theis: The transition between Children and Adult services”. There will be a series of talks from His Honour Judge Smith, District Judge Temple and Brett Davies (Spire Barristers) about the transition between Children and Adult services, High Court DOLS applications for 16/17 years olds, and the transfer of these proceedings to the Court of Protection. Cost: free. Location: Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre, Barras Bridge. Time: 5pm to 7pm. Bookings can be made by emailing [admin@coppagroup.org](mailto:admin@coppagroup.org) and indicating whether attendance is to be online or in person. See [COPPA website](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Special:Link/https://www.coppagroup.org/events-and-news/an-evening-with-mrs-justice-theis---the-transition-between-children--adult-services) for further details.

- **Event.** [Event:MHLA: Panel course (Leeds, 25-26 June 2026)](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:MHLA:_Panel_course_(Leeds,_25-26_June_2026) "Event:MHLA: Panel course (Leeds, 25-26 June 2026)") — The Mental Health Lawyers Association is an approved provider of the two-day course which must be attended by prospective members of the Law Society’s accreditation scheme (formerly called the ‘panel’). Booking deadline extended to 5 June 2026. Cost: £300 (members), £390 (non-members), £270 (group discount). See [MHLA website](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Special:Link/https://www.mhla.co.uk/events/panel-course-leeds-25-26-june-2026/) for further details and booking information.

## **Jobs**

- **Job advert.** [Burke Niazi, London - Mental health panel member and caseworker (listed until 14 August 2026)](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Burke_Niazi,_London_-_Mental_health_panel_member_and_caseworker_(listed_until_14_August_2026) "Burke Niazi, London - Mental health panel member and caseworker (listed until 14 August 2026)"). See [Jobs](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Jobs "Jobs")

- **Job advert.** [Free Family Representation and Advocacy Project, London/hybrid - Court of Protection solicitor (deadline 31 May 2026)](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Free_Family_Representation_and_Advocacy_Project,_London/hybrid_-_Court_of_Protection_solicitor_(deadline_31_May_2026) "Free Family Representation and Advocacy Project, London/hybrid - Court of Protection solicitor (deadline 31 May 2026)"). See [Jobs](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Jobs "Jobs")