Description
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Define the term mental capacity
- State who is affected by the Act
- Discuss the five core principles of the Act
- Discuss how mental capacity is assessed
- Discuss the role of the Court of Protection
- Explain how the Act affects them as care workers
- Define the term Deprivation of Liberty
- Discuss the assessment and authorisation process under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Course content
- Mental Capacity Act framework
- Who is affected by Act
- Assessing capacity
- Five key principles of the Act
- Best Interests and Supported Decision Making
- Court of Protection
- Deprivation of Liberty framework
- Assessment and authorisation process for Deprivation of Liberty
- Role of care worker in accordance with these acts