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 guidance explains how to undertake a mental capacity assessment.

This case study examines what worked well and what did not work well in a best interests decision about a patient with severe physical and learning disabilities needing surgery.

A brief outline of the outcomes of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Awareness Week, which took place across the Barts Health NHS Trust in November 2015.

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.