Mental Capacity Act Awareness

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About Course

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 protects people who may lack capacity to make some decisions. Learn the five principles, how capacity is assessed, best interests decisions, and lasting powers of attorney.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This awareness course is written from published NHS, CQC, GOV.UK and Skills for Care guidance. It is not legal advice and does not replace training required by your employer.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain the five statutory principles of the MCA Understand how to assess capacity for a specific decision Make and record best interests decisions Understand LPAs, advance decisions and IMCAs

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • The five principles
  • Assessing capacity
  • Best interests decisions
  • LPAs and advance decisions

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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