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.