Mental Capacity Act
& The Liberty Protection Safeguards
(MCA-DOLS)

Description - Learn the importance of empowering others that may need protection or support during decision making if deem to lack mental capacity.

Course Content

An in-depth overview of the mental capacity act and who is affected by it
Detailed description of the 5 key principles
Understanding lasting powers of attorneys & advanced directives
Understanding the role of the IMCA
The roles and responsibilities of the court of protection & court appointed deputies
What is deprivation of liberty
Who is covered?
When should the MCA-LPS be used?
How does LPS relate to the MCA?
What does the managing authority need to do?
Types of authorization
What happens after authorisation is granted?
Roles and responsibilities that are used with both MCA & LPS