Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs)

All health and social care staff have a duty to be aware of and comply with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) when working with anyone who might struggle to make a decision for themselves about their health or social care needs. Information, policies and resources are available below.

Mental Capacity Act resources

MCA and DoLS summary [71KB]

Mental Capacity Act summary [88KB]

Mental Capacity Act code of practice [952KB]

Do I need an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate? [68KB]

FACE Mental Capacity Act guide [68KB]

MCA self-directed training pack [610KB]

The British psychological society best interests [186KB]

Department of health independent mental capacity advocates guide [328KB]

Plymouth Highbury Trust independent mental capacity advocates [63KB]

Deprivation of liberty safeguards resources

DoLs code of practice [470KB]

DoLS and best practice in care management [122KB]

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