Mental Capacity Act 2005 resources and services

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Mental Capacity Act 2005

This At a glance summary presents an overview of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, which is important to health and social care practice.

Best interests decisions: A COVID-19 quick guide

Part of Mental capacity during COVID-19: advice for social care

This quick guide aims to help people across social care and health settings to apply its provisions about making best interests decisions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and care planning

Part of Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

This report on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and care planning provides guidance for both commissioners and provider of social care on how care and support plans can comply with the principles of the MCA.

Mental Capacity Act / Mental Health Act webinar recording

Part of Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

Webinar discussing the forthcoming changes to the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. Policy experts, practitioners, academics and others reflect on these important changes.

MCA principle 2: supported decision making

Part of National Mental Capacity Forum

Lorraine Currie, MCA and DoLS Manager, Shropshire Council, defines the MCA’s principle 2 and how we support and enable decision-making.

IMCA and paid relevant person's representative roles in the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Part of Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

This practice guidance describes the role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) and paid representatives in the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA DOLS).

Introduction to Deprivations of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) training course

Part of Mental Capacity Act 2005 training courses

SCIE's accredited introduction to Deprivations of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) training course covers the process, responsibilities and the Mental Capacity Act

Mental Capacity Act (MCA) training course for senior staff and managers

Part of Mental Capacity Act 2005 training courses

SCIE's CPD accredited Mental Capacity Act training course for senior staff and managers in care and health services helps you understand the MCA principles

Practical understanding of Deprivations of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) training course

Part of Mental Capacity Act 2005 training courses

SCIE's Practical understanding of Deprivations of Liberty Safeguards training course gives practical knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS processes and human rights