What You’ll Learn

• discuss the five core principles of the Mental Capacity Act
• identify which staff are affected by the MCA
• Understand the purpose of the MCA
• Be aware of rules on use of restraint, whether verbal or physical, and the restriction and deprivation of liberty
• Be able to discuss the two- stage test when assessing mental capacity
• Identify which staff members are responsible for assessing capacity
• Know when advance decisions are valid and can be applied
• Discuss the role and responsibilities of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA)
• Understand the importance of record keeping.