This tool kit is designed provide information and support for the application of the Mental Capacity Act to GPs and primary care staff.

This questionnaire is designed to help assess compliance with the Mental Capacity Act in general practice and out of hours services. It has been designed by Barnet, Enfield and Haringey CCGs as part of work being undertaken to raise awareness and implementation of the Act.

This poster outlines progress of an MCA project in Croydon and its positive outcomes, including engaging with GP practices, dentists and optometrists to attend MCA workshops and launching a pilot MCA self-assessment tool and Best Interests form for primary care.

This tool is drawn from the BMA MCA tool kit and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice . It aims to help practices consolidate and improve practice in complying with the Mental Capacity Act as well as providing evidence relevant for CQC Essential Standards.

Frequently asked questions, providing guidance for general practitioners around the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983, decision making, identifying a deprivation of liberty, authorising a deprivation of liberty in hospital and care home settings and in domestic settings, and deprivation of liberty.

Findings of a research project to better understand the knowledge and experience GPs have of advance decisions. Five themes emerged from this study and include: GPs had significant gaps in knowledge about advance decisions and how they can benefit people; GPs imposed a financial barrier by charging for appointments to discuss advance decisions; GPs felt that conversations about death, dying and planning for the end of life would be too upsetting or difficult; GPs had negative preconceptions about refusing treatment; and GPs had practical concerns about the ease and process of supporting a person to make an advance decision.