Mental Capacity Act 2005
Overview
The provisions of the Mental Capacity Act affect all staff who work in Health and Social Care with people with diminished capacity, whether temporary or permanent. This half day programme provides an introduction to the Act and looks at the implications for practice, policies and procedures. This can be combined with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Programme into a full day.
The Programme covers:
- an introduction to the Act and the principles that need to be applied in assessing whether a person has the ability to make a specific decision;
- the procedures for protecting and enabling those people unable to make a specific decision, including Court of Protection, the Office of the Public Guardian, Advance Decisions, Lasting Power of Attorney (Financial and Property Affairs and Health and Welfare Decisions);
- the range of tests for mental capacity, and the importance of understanding how these are applied;
- the roles and responsibilities of individuals and professionals in contributing to the assessment of capacity;
- the roles of the Best Interest Assessor and the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate;
- record keeping requirements;
- the new offence of neglect;
- case studies;
- case law.
Target Audience
All staff in Health and Social Care, including doctors, hospital and community based nurses, podiatrists, physiotherapists, dentists, care home/nursing home managers, domiciliary staff, support staff, social workers.
Prerequisites
No prerequisite study or attendance required.
Duration: 1/2 day
Venue: You choose
Price: On application