Mental Capacity Act: respecting the right to make 'unwise' decisions

Part of Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

A short film depicting scenes in a domestic setting between an older man and his domiciliary care worker. The film introduces the principles of the Mental Capacity Act in relation to a financial decision.

Mental Capacity Act: making decisions about money

Part of Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

A social care training video for care staff on the theme of mental capacity. Roger is a man with learning disabilities living in a supported living service. An assessment of his mental capacity to make different financial decisions is being undertaken by a social worker.

SCIE research briefing 20: the implementation of individual budget schemes in adult social care

SCIE Research briefings