This form has been developed to support compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. There is a statutory requirement for anyone undertaking an assessment to have regard to the Code of Practice for the Mental Capacity Act.

South Gloucestershire Council form.

This guidance explains how to undertake a mental capacity assessment.

A template of a mental capacity assessment form for EMIS.

A template of a mental capacity assessment form for Vision.

A poster explaining mental capacity and the dos and don’ts.

The key messages from the The Chief Social Worker’s Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Seminar on 13 March 2015. Key themes included: a push on awareness; the importance of local networks and the importance of identifying people and services.

Form MCA1, Record of a Mental Capacity Assessment – for adults age 16 and over.

Mental Capacity Act 2005: assessment of capacity form