Mental Capacity Act Training (MCA)

Thursday 13th March 2025

Time 09:30 – 16:00

Venue: Thurrock Council, Civic Offices, New Rd, RM17 6SL 

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is a vitally important piece of legislation, and one that makes a real difference to the lives of people who may lack mental capacity. It empowers people to make decisions for themselves wherever possible and protects people who lack capacity by providing a flexible framework that places individuals at the very heart of the decision-making process.  It ensures that they participate as much as possible in any decisions made on their behalf, and that these are made in their best interests.

This MCA applies to people aged 16 and over and this training is specifically aimed at practitioners working with young adults transitioning into Adult Social Care Services. This course is suitable for: All managers and practitioners working with children, adults and families.

Topics covered:

• The 5 Principles of the MCA
• What is meant by lack of capacity and how to assess capacity
• How to make best interest interests decisions
• Understanding when to involve Adult Safeguarding Services and the threshold for intervention under s.42 of the Care Act
• Protection for those providing care and treatment under the MCA
• Restraint and Restriction and when this amounts to a Deprivation of Liberty
• Substituted decision making powers, such as AD, LPAs and deputes appointed by the Court of Protection
• Understanding when you need to involve an IMCA
• Understanding when cases need to go to the Court of Protection and when to seek further advice

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