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How to make decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Code of practice giving guidance for decisions made under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Legislation and guidance on the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and the latest information on progress towards their implementation.
Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) resources for health and care professionals.
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to health and social care staff.
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to advice workers.
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