This flashcard briefly describes mental capacity, informed consent and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

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.

A poster briefly describing the key elements of the deprivation of liberty safeguards.

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.

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.

A mental capacity assessment and best interests determination form. The document includes a summary of key steps in assessing capacity, the principles of assessing capacity, what demonstrates decision-making capacity and considerations for the determination of an individual’s best interests.

This policy has arisen from the implementation of the MCA 2005 and seeks to give advice and guidance on how and when an assessment of mental capacity should be carried out. It draws a distinction between routine/ongoing assessments of capacity, which is a part of everyday care, and more exceptional occasions, when a formal assessment is necessary. In the latter case a formal, documented assessment is now required by the Trust in defined instances.

This is an audit form to test compliance with Mental Capacity Act 2005. It includes questions around current policies and procedures, its content, supporting information and any next steps.

This is an audit form to test compliance with Mental Capacity Act 2005, specifically in relation to staff training.

A template for the MCA/DoLS audit, covering knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and DoLS and knowledge of organisation’s policies and procedures.

This audit tool includes examples of the evidence needed to meet the CQC requirements in the four domains (safe, effective, caring, and well-led).