Welcome to episode 115 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 15 February 2023] of #mhTV. This week Vanessa Gilmartin and Nicky Lambert spoke with guest Dr Varinder Panesar about neurodiversity in Health in Justice.
This episode is a part of the Health In Justice National Event running on 20 February 2023.
VP - I am a Consultant Forensic Psychologist who has worked in forensic mental health for over 12 years. I am currently employed as the Lead Psychologist for Psychological Therapies across HMP Wandsworth (Oxleas NHS Trust) and HMP Pentonville (Barnet, Enfield & Haringey NHS Trust). Prior to my current roles, I worked primarily with Multisystemic Therapy teams in the community providing intensive input to children, adolescents, and families at risk (Greenwich CAMHS, Oxleas NHS Trust and The Brandon Centre). I have also worked at the Bracton Centre (a medium secure forensic mental health unit, Oxleas NHS Trust), a Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service in Merton’s Youth Offending Team (South West London & St George’s NHS Trust), and for the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC, Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust).
Some links to follow:
- Meeting the healthcare needs of adults with a learning disability and autistic adults in prison (NHS England): https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/meeting-the-healthcare-needs-of-adults-with-a-learning-disability-and-autistic-adults-in-prison/
- Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system: A review of evidence (His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)): https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmicfrs/publications/neurodiversity-in-the-criminal-justice-system/
Some Twitter links to follow are:
VG - www.twitter.com/VanessaRNMH
NL - www.twitter.com/niadla
DM - www.twitter.com/davidamunday
Credits:
#mhTV Presenters: Vanessa Gilmartin, Nicky Lambert & David Munday
Guest: Dr Varinder Panesar
Theme music: Tony Gillam
Production & Editing: David Munday
