Mental Capacity Act (2005) Resources
Mental Capacity Act Overview:
The Mental Capacity Act (2005) Full Document:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-capacity-act-code-of-practice
The Mental Capacity Act - Explanatory Notes:
Mental Capacity Act - Code of Practice:
Below is a series of Guidance Documents from 39 Essex Chambers (Barrister Chambers) which provide a comprehensive and excellent summary of mental capacity law:
1. A Brief Guide to Carrying out Capacity Assessments
https://www.39essex.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Capacity-Assessments-Guide-August-2016.pdf
2. Determining and Recording Best Interests
3. Carrying Out and Recording Capacity Assessments
4. Deprivation of Liberty in the Hospital Setting
Regulatory Standards – GMC Case Studies:
https://www.gmc-uk.org/Mental_Capacity_flowchart/assets/pdf/case-studies.pdf
Video summaries:
Mental Capacity Act 5 Principles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJOY1auy7ek&feature=emb_title
The Two Stage Mental Capacity Test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpIqHsl3Osc&feature=emb_title
Indemnity Links:
https://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/assessing-capacity
https://www.themdu.com/guidance-and-advice/guides/assessing-capacity
Other Links:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-capacity-act-code-of-practice
http://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Main_Page
https://www.scie.org.uk/files/mca/directory/bild-poster.pdf?res=true
Lasting Power of Attorney:
Video Summary Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx8ZG60STF4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QyndZq47Eo
Other Links:
https://ukcareguide.co.uk/lasting-power-attorney-health-welfare/
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/legal-issues/power-of-attorney/
https://www.themdu.com/guidance-and-advice/case-studies/valid-lasting-power-of-attorny
Independent Metal Capacity Advocates:
https://www.scie.org.uk/mca/imca/do