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

https://1f2ca7mxjow42e65q49871m1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Mental-Capacity-Guidance-Note-Best-Interests-July-2020.pdf

 

3. Carrying Out and Recording Capacity Assessments

https://1f2ca7mxjow42e65q49871m1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mental-Capacity-Guidance-Note-Capacity-Assessment-June-2020.pdf

 

4. Deprivation of Liberty in the Hospital Setting 

https://1f2ca7mxjow42e65q49871m1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Deprivation-of-liberty-in-the-hospital-setting-November-2019.pdf

 

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://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/365629/making-decisions-opg606-1207.pdf

https://www.scie.org.uk/mca/imca/do

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/legal-financial/making-decisions-for-someone-lacking-mental-capacity

 

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