The Mental Capacity Act came into force in October 2007 .The Act provides a statutory framework for people who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves, or who want to make preparations for a time when they may lack capacity. All staff who work with people who may lack capacity, or who may need support in making decisions , should have an awareness of the Act and work ‘ with regard to the guidance in the Code of Practice’.
Learning Objectives:
• Learners will have an understanding and know the 5 basic principle of the Act.
• Learners will have an understanding of best interests.
• Learners will have an understanding of the assessment of capacity.
• Learners will have an understanding of the role of the M.C.A. in relation to Safeguarding.
• Learners will have an understanding of the role of the M.C.A. in relation to Support Planning.
• Learners will have awareness of the new role and structures within the Act including: Lasting Powers of Attorney, the new Court of Protection, the new Public Guardian, Independent Mental Capacity Advocates, Advance decisions to refuse treatment.