Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and care planning
SCIE Report 70
Published: October 2014
Reviewed: September 2017
This report shows commissioners and providers of care how to embed the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) into care and support planning across the board.
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Introduction
Foreword by Baroness Liz Barker, and introduction to the report and its purpose.
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Key messages
Key messages from this report on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and care planning.
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Using key principles
Video looking at the five key principles of the MCA, and how these can be applied to the care planning process.
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Human rights, choice and control
This section introduces the MCA as a framework for promoting human rights, choices and control.
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Involvement and person-centred care
Exploring the two essential themes of involvement and keeping the person's wishes at the centre of their care and support.
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Liberty and autonomy
This section highlights the importance of liberty and autonomy within care and support planning.
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Monitoring MCA implementation
This section offers a set of standards against which evidence gathered about care planning can be measured.