Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA and DOLs)

6 Lessons

1 hour 6 mins

Complexity : Easy

Understanding MCA and DOLs: Clear up misconceptions and grasp the basics of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Assessing Mental Capacity: Learn a practical approach to assessing mental capacity and knowing when to act.

Balancing Rights and Restrictions: Explore how to uphold individual rights while ensuring safety under the DOLs.

Implementing Liberty Safeguards: Get practical strategies for applying Liberty Safeguards in real-life situations.

Preserving Dignity: Review the importance of maintaining dignity and protecting liberty, reinforced with case studies and scenarios.

Lessons

Brief Description of Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA and DOLs)
Easy
2 mins

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 governs decision-making on behalf of adults who may not be able to make their own decisions such as a learning disability, an illness such as dementia, a brain injury, and mental health problems.
Module 1: Introduction
Easy
6 mins

In this module, we will describe many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act in detail. This includes who the act affects, when it applies, how to assess capacity and the procedures that can be put in place in the home or workplace to make sure best practices are followed and people are treated fairly at all times.
Module 2: What is the Mental Capacity Act?
Easy
23 mins

We will now discuss in depth the five statutory principles of the act. These five principles must inform everything you do when providing care or treatment for a person who lacks capacity. The aim of these statutory principles is to protect those who lack capacity as well as helping them takes part when possible in the decisions that affect them.
Module 3: Assessing Capacity
Easy
14 mins

In this module, we will discuss about how capacity is assessed who can carry out an assessment and making best interest decisions. When looking after a person in your care, you may be needed to carry out an assessment of capacity before carrying out any care or treatment.
Module 4: The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Easy
20 mins

The deprivation of liberty safeguards were set out in the codes of practice laid before parliament by the Lord Chancellor on 13th June 2008, in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Summary
Easy
1 min

This course was designed to illustrate the significance of the Mental Capacity Act, not only in upholding the rights of individuals, but also in bringing a legislative safeguard to prevent adults at risk of abuse from having their requirements ignored or neglected.