This form has been developed to support compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. There is a statutory requirement for anyone undertaking an assessment to have regard to the Code of Practice for the Mental Capacity Act.

South Gloucestershire Council form.

This presentation provides an overview of the process of assessing capacity and the thresholds for decisions; the practical skills needed to assess capacity; and how to ensure appropriate record keeping.

A capacity assessment form for use when key decisions about care or treatment are planned and there is some doubt about whether the patient is able to make the decision for themselves.

Mental capacity assessment audit template.

A brief outline of what Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are and who they apply to; and how deprivation of liberty is assessed and what happens it deprivation of liberty is occurring.

A flashcard briefly outlining the two stages of the capacity test, the best interests checklist and the five key statutory principles set out in the Act.

This leaflet briefly outlines the key aspects of the Mental Capacity Act, including advance planning, assessing capacity and best interests.

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).

Technical description of a Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards indicator, used at St Christopher’s, to monitor staff training levels. It measures the extent to which St Christopher’s staff are fully trained and competent in assessing mental capacity, making best interests decisions and applying the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

In addition to signposting to MCA and DoLS guidance, this document sets out key steps to ensure the legal and regulatory requirements in relation to consent and capacity are met.

This guidance explains how to undertake a mental capacity assessment.