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

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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). Read the full practice guidance introduction.

IMCA roles

In the DoLS Section 39A IMCAs Section 39C IMCAs Section 39D IMCAs Supervisory body & IMCA roles Other IMCA roles

Instruction & assessment

Assessors working with IMCAs Records and reports IMCAs and assessments

IMCAs & authorisations

If authorisation not granted Paid RPRs when DoLS is granted Paid representative and 39C IMCA Reviews of the authorisations Taking formal action Further authorisations When an authorisation ends

Appendices

Template letter to assessors to set out contact with IMCAs Template report for the best interests assessment Template report for a 39D IMCA closing a case Service specification for paid representatives