This full day course will help those attending to understand what mental capacity is and explores the topic of depriving individuals of their liberties in order to safeguard them. It takes an in-depth look into the complexity of these two essential topics. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in mental capacity, those who work with and support those with fluctuating capacity or deemed to have no capacity and for anyone who works with individuals who may have a DOLS in place or who have to assess whether there is a need to apply for a DOLS. Please note we also run a more in-depth MCA and DOLS course for Managers.

Course content:

• The scope and development of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• How Human Rights Law relates to mental capacity
• The principles of the Mental Capacity Act
• How to assess mental capacity
• How the Mental Capacity Act supports the decision-making process
• Best interest decisions
• How the Mental Capacity Act views restraint
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)
• The relationship between the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act
• When Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards cannot be used
• Where to go for more information, support and advice