Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Introduced in 2005, The Mental Capacity Act is designed to support people who are unable to make decisions for themselves, be it temporarily or permanently - whether its decisions on life changing events or every day matters.
This awareness course is ideal for those who care or act on the behalf of a person who is affected by lack of mental capacity and will explore their role and responsibilities under this legislation.
This course can be delivered to include Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Course Content
- Overview of The Act
- 5 Key Principles
- Capacity Test
- 'Best Interests' decisions
- The role of the IMCA
- The role of the New Court of Protection
- The role of the Office of the Public Guardian
- Planning ahead
- The new Criminal Offence created by the MCA
- Change as a result of The Act
- Caring for people lacking capacity under the MCA
- Record Keeping
Course Duration
4 hours
A Certificate of attendance will be awarded on completion of the course
If you require further information, please contact us on 01484 514260 or 01243 278515 or use our enquiry form.
