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Mental Capacity Act & The Liberty Protection Safeguards
Course Duration - 3 Hours
Description - Learn the importance of empowering others that may need protection or support during decision making if deem to lack mental capacity.
Course Content
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An in-depth overview of the mental capacity act and who is affected by it
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Detailed of the 5 key principles
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Understanding lasting powers of attorneys & advanced directives
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Understanding the role of MCA
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The roles and responsibilities of the court of protection & court appointed deputies
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What is deprivation of liberty
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Who is covered?
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When should the MCA-LPS be used?
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How does LPS relate to the MCA?
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What does the managing authority need to do?
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Types of authorization
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What happens after authorisation is granted?
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Roles and responsibilities that are used with both MCA & LPS