This course is aimed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards of those working in a range of care settings. Learners will explore the different terminology, and legislation and how this applies to the work they do in their organisation.
They will explore processes around assessing a person’s capacity and the steps that may be taken when a best interest decision is made on behalf of someone. The legal frameworks applicable in different health and social care settings will be explored.
There are planned changes to the legislation coming soon and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) will soon be introduced. This course will provide an overview of what is known so far in relation to how LPS processes will be implemented.