Mental Capacity Act 2005
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In Chester
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Short course
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Chester
The Act is specifically designed to cover situations where someone is unable to make a decision because their mind or brain is affected, this might include by illness or disability, or the effects of drugs or alcohol. Suitable for: As from April 2007 The Mental Capacity Act has applied to everyone who works in health and social care and is involved in the care, treatment or support of people over 16 years living in England and Wales, who are unable to make all or some decisions for themselves.
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As from April 2007 The Mental Capacity Act has applied to everyone who works in health and social care and is involved in the care, treatment or support of people over 16 years living in England and Wales, who are unable to make all or some decisions for themselves.
People who work in health and social care such as doctors, nurses, dentists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, support workers in residential and care settings including supported housing will need to know about it.
What is Mental Capacity?
Having mental capacity means that a person is able to make their own decisions. The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) says that a person is unable to make a particular decision if they cannot do one or more of the following four things:
- Understand information given to them
- Retain that information long enough to be able to make the decision
- Weigh up the information available to make the decision
- Communicate their decision, this could be by talking, using sign language or even muscle movements such as blinking or squeezing a hand
The Act is specifically designed to cover situations where someone is unable to make a decision because their mind or brain is affected, this might include by illness or disability, or the effects of drugs or alcohol.
How can we help?
Personal Care Consultants can help your organisation consider the impact of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
We can offer different opportunities for helping your staff to consider the Mental Capacity Act:
A CD Rom - that offers an understanding of the Act, but also considers aspects of implementation for staff that offer direct support or are involved in assessments. This gives the participants the option to have access to the information whenever they need it. This can act as a stand alone learning tool or to supplement training sessions. We can offer individual
copies or intranet copies on license.
Training courses – aimed at social and health care staff who need to consider the impact of the Act on their decision making, assessment and recording. This course might include sections on:
-What is mental capacity?
-The key principles of the Act
-Who assesses capacity and how does it impact on front line workers, social workers, nurses and managers.
-Consider who are decision makers regarding capacity
-Single test for assessing and the meaning of person centred functional assessments
-How are best interests determined
-The impact of Lasting Power of Attorney and Advance Decisions/Directives on assessing
-and supporting people
- Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
Mental Capacity Act 2005