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The MCA (Mental Capacity Act) Directory has been developed to provide a single space for the sharing of useful information and tools to aid the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Here you will find publications, videos, and academic research that professionals across Health and Social Care may find useful in their day-to-day practice.
A preferred priorities for care (PPC) statement form (A4), which patients can fill in to state their wishes and care preferences are for the last few months or year of their life.
Statement form for advance decision to refuse treatment (A5). An advance decision allows a person over the age of 18 to refuse a specific treatment in the future when they lack the capacity to consent to, or refuse, that treatment.
Key information on lasting power of attorney, including how it may come into effect, who makes decisions about capacity, who can be an attorney and how to register a lasting power of attorney.
Explains what an advance decision is and when it is applicable.
This flashcard briefly describes mental capacity, informed consent and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
This document explains the objective and responsibilities of the MCA DoLS champion role, plus key points of what to focus on in an introductory programme for DoLS champions.
An outline of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. It includes a crossword and cryptic clues to test knowledge of the Act.
This document (mouse mat) explains the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
This is a presentation highlighting the five key principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
A poster explaining mental capacity and the dos and don'ts.
A poster briefly describing the key elements of the deprivation of liberty safeguards.
A poster explaining what the Mental Capacity Act is and the five key principles.
