Before deciding that someone lacks capacity to make a particular decision, it is important to take all practical and appropriate steps to enable them to make that decision themselves
These steps (such as helping individuals to communicate) must be taken in a way which reflects the person’s individual circumstances and meets their particular needs.
It is important that the person being assessed is given every opportunity to engage.
To help someone make a decision for themselves, check the following points:
Do you need to involve an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) if there is no-one else to consult with?
Do you need to involve an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) if there is no-one else to consult with?
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Class Sessions
1- 1. What is the Mental Capacity Act?
2- 2. What the MCA means for care services and workers?
3- 3. What does Mental Capacity mean?
4- 4. Five key principles
5- 5. Your assessment procedure
6- 6. The test to assess capacity
7- 7. Helping someone to make a decision
8- 8. Best interests decisions
9- 9. The role of the Public Guardian
10- 10. Powers of Attorney
11- 11. Advance decisions
12- 12. Independent Mental Capacity Advocates