Information, guidance, and accredited training for care and health staff to support, protect and empower people who may lack capacity.
DoLS: 16 and 17 year olds
17 October. The government will amend its planned replacement to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) so that it applies to 16 and 17 year-olds, not just those over 18, a minister has confirmed to Community Care magazine.
MCA e-Learning course: Recently relaunched with CPD accreditation
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Introducing the MCA
Why the MCA matters to everyone working in care, health, housing and other sectors.
MCA in practice
Guidance on assessing capacity and supporting decision making
MCA training
Accredited training, open or tailored courses, plus free learning resources.
Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
Understanding the role of mental capacity advocates
Deprivation of Liberty
Guidance on understanding and managing DoLS.
MCA Directory
Quality-assured resources and the latest thinking on MCA and DoLS
