Mental Capacity Act (MCA) - SCIE
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Mental Capacity Act (MCA) - SCIE
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Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
Information, guidance, and accredited training for care and health staff to support, protect and empower people who may lack capacity.
Mental Capacity Act (MCA) directory
Useful information and tools to aid the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
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Introducing the MCA
Why the MCA matters to everyone working in care, health, housing and other sectors.
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MCA in practice
Guidance on assessing capacity and supporting decision making.
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MCA training
Accredited training, open or tailored courses, plus free learning resources.
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Liberty Protection Safeguards
Guidance and updates on the implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards.
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Deprivation of Liberty
Guidance on understanding and managing DoLS.
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Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
Understanding the role of mental capacity advocates.
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Webinar: Understanding the role of the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG)
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National Mental Capacity Forum
The National Mental Capacity Forum is a joint Ministry of Justice and Department of Health and Social Care initiative. Its purpose is to advocate at a national level for the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). You will also find a guide on accessing your child’s trust fund when they reach adulthood.
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Skip to content
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Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
Information, guidance, and accredited training for care and health staff to support, protect and empower people who may lack capacity.
Mental Capacity Act (MCA) directory
Useful information and tools to aid the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Visit directory
Introducing the MCA
Why the MCA matters to everyone working in care, health, housing and other sectors.
Find out more
MCA in practice
Guidance on assessing capacity and supporting decision making.
Find out more
MCA training
Accredited training, open or tailored courses, plus free learning resources.
View our courses
Liberty Protection Safeguards
Guidance and updates on the implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards.
Find out more
Deprivation of Liberty
Guidance on understanding and managing DoLS.
Find out more
Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
Understanding the role of mental capacity advocates.
Find out more
Webinar: Understanding the role of the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG)
View slides
National Mental Capacity Forum
The National Mental Capacity Forum is a joint Ministry of Justice and Department of Health and Social Care initiative. Its purpose is to advocate at a national level for the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). You will also find a guide on accessing your child’s trust fund when they reach adulthood.
Learn more