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Everyone deserves the right to make their own choices. The Mental Capacity Act is a vital piece of legislation that ensures individuals are supported and protected when they’re unable to make decisions for themselves.
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply this important law in a compassionate and effective way.
Understanding Mental Capacity: Grasp the concept of mental capacity and how it relates to decision-making.
The Core Principles: Learn the five fundamental principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
Assessing Capacity: Develop the skills to determine if someone has the capacity to make specific decisions.
Best Interests Decisions: Understand how to make decisions in someone’s best interest when they lack capacity.
Advance Planning: Explore options for people to plan for a time when they might lose capacity.
Legal Frameworks: Learn about Lasting Powers of Attorney, the Court of Protection, and Independent Mental Capacity Advocates.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
