Mental capacity means being able to make your own decisions. This course is aimed to give the health and social worker the opportunity to explore the 5 main principles of the mental capacity Act and how they apply to every day practice. The course will also cover Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DOLS).
Course Aims & Objectives:
To provide learners with a clear understanding about mental capacity and deprivation of liberty safeguarding
To help learners understand who is affected by the mental capacity act
To provide the awareness of mental capacity legislation
To provide learners an understanding of the principles of mental capacity and code of practise
To provide learners with a clear understanding on professionals who work with affected individuals
Case Study
The areas covered by this training:
Current legislation, policy and procedures
The assessment procedure
What is meant by ‘Best Interests’
What protection is available for decision makers
Understand the limits of restraint issues
Understand the roles of various people involved
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