Mental Capacity Act & Decision-Making

Target audience

Staff who have a responsibility for applying the Mental Capacity Act – decision-makers and their line managers. This may include: Social Workers (Adults and Children’s), District Nurses, Police Officers, RGN’s, RMN’s, Ward Sister’s, Probation Officers, GP’s, Home Managers, Team Leaders, Team Managers, Welfare Rights Officers, Care Co-ordinators, Housing Officers, IMCA’s, Paid Relevant Person’s Representatives, Advocates.

Entry requirement

No entry requirements. Participants should attend the Basic Awareness or the Decision-Making training, NOT BOTH

Aim of the session

To provide in-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and provide practical skills in order to undertake a capacity assessment and best interest decision.

Learning outcomes

This course will provide staff with an understanding of:

• The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act
• Decision specific assessments
• The role of the decision-maker
• The capacity assessment framework and best interest checklist
• The interface between MCA and other legislation
• Working with the IMCA service
• Implementing the MCA and supporting staff
• The wider implications of MCA and DoLS implementation.
• Planning a capacity assessment
• Planning a best interest decision