Mental Health Awareness
Training
In Herne Bay
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Training
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Location
Herne bay
To clarify the rules around decision making and provide a framework for assessing individuals' mental capacity is contained in the Mental Capacity Act. Suitable for: Health and social care providers
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The Mental Capacity Act
Mental capacity is an important issue for health and social care providers seeking to support the independence of their service users.
New legislation designed to clarify the rules around decision making and provide a framework for assessing individuals' mental capacity is contained in the Mental Capacity Act. The course is based around discussion of scenarios will increase attendees' awareness of the issues.
The course covers
An overview of the Mental Capacity Act
Decision making and decision makers
Advocacy
Advance directives
Powers of attorney
Mental Health Awareness