Mental Capacity Act
With our extensive background and hands-on experience, we deliver practical and engaging sessions designed to help care professionals understand the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). This course equips participants with the skills to assess capacity, make best-interest decisions, and ensure legal compliance, the training provides real-life scenarios and guidance to confidently navigate complex care decisions while protecting individual rights.
Understanding the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA & DoLS)
Empower your team with the knowledge to uphold the rights and dignity of vulnerable individuals. This training covers the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, helping you understand how to assess capacity, make best-interest decisions, and ensure lawful care. Ideal for those in health, social care, and support roles, this course provides practical guidance on applying the law to protect people who may lack the capacity to make certain decisions.
Why Understanding the Mental Capacity Act & DoLS is Essential
The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are vital for protecting the rights of individuals who may lack capacity to make decisions. This training breaks down complex concepts, focusing on the five key principles of the MCA, how to implement them, and how to empower people to make their own choices. You’ll gain confidence in identifying deprivations of liberty, respecting human rights, and understanding the impact of your practice on people’s freedom and safety.
What You’ll Learn in this Course
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The Purpose of the Mental Capacity Act and its impact on practice
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The 5 Key Principles of the Mental Capacity Act and how to apply them
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How to implement the Mental Capacity Act in day-to-day practice
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Understanding the right to make unwise decisions
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The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and when they apply
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Protecting individuals' rights and liberties within legal frameworks
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How to identify possible deprivations of liberty and act appropriate
Who Should Attend this Training?
This course is ideal for:
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Care home managers and team leaders
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Social workers and support staff
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Healthcare professionals and nurses
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Mental health practitioners
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Anyone working with individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions
Assessment & Certification:
While no formal assessment is undertaken during this, participation and engagement is assessed throughout the delivery of the course. Upon completion the attendee will be issued a certificate of attendance highlighting the learning undertaken.
Some other organisations may call this: MCA & DoLS Training, Capacity Act Training, LPS Training, Mental Capacity Act 2005.
