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Wow - a whole course about legislation! Not quite! Really it is about people, their rights and making sure that if they are unable to make choices for themselves that they are appropriately protected and supported. Anyone can lose capacity for a short period of time and knowing their rights in these situations is essential. This course will help you to understand this important area of care and support work.
What is the Mental Capacity Act?
What the MCA means for care services and workers?
What does Mental Capacity mean?
Five key principles
Your assessment procedure
The test to assess capacity
Helping someone to make a decision
Best interests decisions
The role of the Public Guardian
Powers of Attorney
Advance Decisions
Independent Mental Capacity Advocates