The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance and support for staff to protect adults at risk of abuse who are receiving care in our hospitals and departments. This includes guidance on what to do when a patient lacks mental capacity (Mental Capacity Act), is being deprived of liberty in hospital (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards), or is at risk of radicalisation (Prevent Strategy).

This indicator measures: staff training and organisational development to improve practice in relation to Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (8a); number of Mental Capacity Assessments (8b); and number of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards authorisations (8c).

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.

A brief presentation outlining the key aspects of the MCA, covering the principles of the Act, DoLS, best interests decisions, and independent mental capacity advocacy.