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Mental Capacity Act – Overview & Principles (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)

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Target Group:
This basic MCA training provides an overview of the Act and the statutory principles that underpin practice. It is for all health and social care staff who are in contact with service users who may lack capacity for some decisions.

Course Aims:
On completion of training participants will:

Have a basic understanding of the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act;

Be able to apply this understanding in their day-to-day practice;

Be able to inform service users and carers about the implications of the legislation for their care and treatment;

Be aware of the issues arising from the “Bournewood” case;

Have an understanding of the distinction between “restriction” and “deprivation” of liberty;

Be aware of the “Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards”, implemented from April 2009;

Be aware of their responsibilities in relation to the safeguards;

Understand the implications of the changes for policy and practice in their organization.

Course Trainer:
Stephen Ward, Lead for Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, IW PCT & IW Council.

Date: 18 March 2013    Time: 9:15am - 12pm

Venue:
Lecture Theatre 1, Education Centre, St, Marys Hospital, Newport

Cost:
No charge