Building on the work carried out in individual authorities, the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Association of Directors of Social Services (ADASS) have produced a range of resources that can assist local areas in their implementation of the Act, including the new Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) which will be replacing Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Alex Ruck Keene, a practising barrister, writer and educator specialising in mental capacity law has put together this website of resources about mental capacity law and policy in the UK. Links to blogs, articles, webinars recorded about key topics by Alex and links to other relevant resources.

This set of three presentations and case studies used in joint Housing LIN/CSHS training summarises provisions of the MCA as they relate to providers of supported housing and explore some of the issues.

Policies, forms and guides for the Mental Capacity Act (MCA). Signposts to specific Kent documents and national guidance to help handle Mental Capacity Act work.

The book provides an overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Court of Protection, before turning to a step-by-step guide through the processes of preparing and making an application, funding and representation issues, preparing for and appearing at hearings, evidence, costs, enforcement and appeals. Also, on this site, are links to relevant statutory materials, other guidance, useful (free) web resources, and updates on practice and procedure before the Court of Protection. The updates take the form of blog posts on the site and also (where relevant) updates are cross-referenced to the relevant paragraphs in the book.

UK Government’s publications, guidance and forms relating to lasting power of attorney.

This collection of e-booklets and factsheets covers many of the symptoms and practical and legal issues associated with a brain injury. The legal issues section contains factsheets and guidance on disability discrimination law; insurance policies after brain injury; personal injury trusts; Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act; the Mental Capacity Act; the Mental Health Act in Scotland; claiming compensation after brain injury; and supporting decision making after brain injury.

Court of Protection forms including the applications to make decisions on someone’s behalf; to become someone’s deputy; to authorise a deprivation of liberty; and applications relating to powers of attorney.

This page relates to decision making under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA). It provides information on the Code of Practice, health and care workers who give advice as part of their job, plus information about the Independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA) service and the benefits of the service.

The Office of the Public Guardian’s website. It contains resources and guidance on a range of topics, including: making a lasting power of attorney; using a lasting power of attorney; viewing a lasting power of attorney; claiming a power of attorney refund online; how to make, register or end a lasting power of attorney; deputies: acting on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity; claiming a deputyship fee refund; completing the deputy report online; managing a missing person’s finances and property; and reporting a concern about an attorney, deputy or guardian.

This website provides information and case examples on MCA practices with some focus on Court of Protection: health, welfare, Deprivation of Liberty and property and affairs.

Signposts to resources and guidance relating to the Mental Capacity Act.