HASCAS can run both general awareness training and specific training on the Mental Capacity Act.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides a legal framework to determine whether a person lacks mental capacity to take a particular decision at a specific time, and if so, guidance on how to determine what decision is in their best interests. It applies to all people aged 16 and over.
Parts of the Act came into force on 1 April 2007 , with the rest of the Act coming into force in October 2007.
It is important that staff who work with people who may lack capacity know how the Act will affect their professional practice, and that they work in accordance with the new legislation. Those most likely to be affected are those working with people:
with learning disabilities
We can offer two types of training:
General Awareness: giving a general overview of the Act and what it means in practice - for people unlikely to have to use the Act and personally decide whether someone has or has not capacity to make a decision at a particular time. [ These last for 90 minutes]
Specific - for staff who are likely to have to operate under the MCA and to have to assess capacity or lack of it. Specific case examples are used for people to discuss scenarios they are likely to meet to illustrate the Act. [These last for 2-3 hours depending on the local requirement for practical examples].
For more information please contact Ian Allured by email or telephone: 02073072892
Please click here for example programme of Mental Capacity Act Training.