Understanding the Mental Capacity Act within Social Care

Course Overview:

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides a legal framework for individuals to be supported effectively to make their own decisions and where they are unable, due to conditions such as learning disability, mental health, dementia or acquired brain injury to act in their best interests. 
 
Learning objectives: 

• Explore functional capacity and what this means 
• Examine the five statutory guiding principles 
• Identify who the "decision maker" might be in different circumstances 
• Explore the legislation and gain an understanding on how the above are evidenced in day to day practice 
• Recognise offences of ill treatment and neglect 
• Gain an awareness of advanced decisions and lasting power of attorney

Feedback from learners on previous courses:

"Thank you so much for a great interactive training session. It was extremely helpful"  L.D. September 2025