This booklet has been designed as part of project about bipolar disorder. It covers the Mental Capacity Act; advance decisions to refuse treatment; statements of wishes and feelings; lasting power of attorney; and tips for managing everyday finances.

This factsheet explains what an advance decision is, what it can and cannot be used for, and how to make one.

This practical guide includes information to understand how treatment and care decisions are made, how individuals can plan ahead to ensure they stay in control of these decisions, and who to talk to and share their wishes with.

This booklet supports individuals to talk about their wishes for care and treatment with their family, friends and doctor.

Brief guidance on Court appointed deputies and independent mental capacity advocates.

Books Beyond Words use pictures to tell stories that engage and empower people, on themes such as love and relationships, health, death and dying, and crime. They are also a tool for professionals to use with people in many different teaching and counselling situations.

This document contains the advance decision to refuse treatment form – the form sets out the situations in which individuals want to refuse medical treatment if they are unable to make or communicate that decision in the future; and guidance notes – this gives information to help people complete the form. The notes explain when an advance decision would be used and offers support to consider the wishes.

This factsheet provides essential information on advance decision, lasting power of attorney for health and welfare, and capacity.

Video supporting the social care sector to prepare for and embed Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) within practice, aligning with human rights and duties of the Care Act.

This webinar provides guidance and practical tips in relation to MCA and DoLS during Covid-19; signposts to early resources and guidance for frontline workers and carers; and provides advice on how to support the team’s wellbeing.

A brief introduction to lasting power of attorney, how to use it and what it involves.

Service user “I” statements of the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act.