Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

What you will cover

• What mental capacity is
• The Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Two stage test of capacity
• Supporting people to make decisions
• What happens in an emergency situation
• Involving professionals
• Keeping Records
• Five statutory principles of the MCA
• Mental Capacity and informed consent
• Fluctuating Capacity- Capacity is time and decision specific
• Planning for the future- Lasting Power of Attorney, Statement of Wishes, Advance Decision
• IMCA service
• Court of Protection
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Six assessments required for authorisation
• How a deprivation is authorised under DOLS
• Urgent authorisations
• When DOLS cannot be used
• Liberty Protection Safeguards plans