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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.
Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) resources for health and care professionals.
Legislation and guidance on the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and the latest information on progress towards their implementation.
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to health and social care staff.
Local authority assessments for people without mental capacity who are deprived of their liberty.
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 advice workers.
Information for adult social workers working under the MCA and how it relates to their continuing professional development.
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects you if ever you lose mental capacity.
Local authority assessments for people without mental capacity who are deprived of their liberty
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
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Annual publication, Official Statistics. Summary report of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards applications by local authority.
Update on progress made on implementation of the Mental Capacity Act and requirements over the next 3 years.
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