What you will learn in this course

What is the mental capacity act and who does it apply to. The five core principles of the Act . When and how to assess capacity. How to make decisions in a person’s best interests. Who can make decisions in someone's best interest. The role of the courts and appointed persons. Advance decisions.

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • How to use this course
    • Pre-course survey
  • 2

    Introduction

    • What is the Mental Capacity Act?
    • Introduction
  • 3

    Mental Capacity- What The Law Says

    • The Mental Capacity Act (2005)
    • What is lack of capacity?
    • Check your knowledge
  • 4

    The five statutory principles

    • The 5 principles
    • Understanding the 5 principles
    • The 5 principles in practice
    • Your own examples of when you have or could use each of the 5 principle
  • 5

    Mental Capacity Assessments

    • When should capacity be assessed under the MCA?
    • Mental capacity assessments
    • Best Interest Decisions
    • Best Interest Decision check-list
    • Check your learning
    • Summary of assessment of capacity
  • 6

    The role of the courts and appointed persons

Price