Mental Capacity Act (2005) Training - Community Care, Care & Support/Domiciliary Care

The underlying philosophy of the Mental Capacity Act is to ensure that individuals who lack capacity remain the focus of any decisions made, or actions taken, on their behalf. This means that staff should adopt an individual approach, which centres around the interests of the person who lacks capacity, not the views or convenience of those caring for and supporting that person. Staff should make every effort to ensure that vulnerable people are helped to make as many decisions as possible for themselves.

Learning outcomes and objectives

• To understand the five core principles of the Act.

• To be able to define mental capacity.

• To be able to use the Mental Capacity Act in practice.

• To learn how to assess capacity.

• To learn about planning and delivering care and support for people.

• To understand the role of Mental Capacity Act advocates.

• To be familiar with legislation with regards to restraint of an individual, refusal of treatment, safeguarding adults and sharing information with others.

Our team leader training is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), and is delivered with a total focus on the management of care services. It links with many aspects of the Registered Manager Award NVQ, by providing underpinning knowledge.

Half day courses usually run from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. / 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.