In the third part of our blog series on Best Interest, we look at the various stages of consultation required, and how to review the information gathered.
Read More »Best Interest Decisions in everyday practice: Part 3
In the tenth and final part of our blog series on the proposed changes to the MCA Code of Practice, we look at other legal tests of Mental Capacity, plus the use of Retrospective Assessments
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 10)
We are nearing the end of our series reflecting upon the MCA Code of Practice consultation. In this ninth blog, we consider the broadening of the MCA to include those aged 16-17.
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 9)
In the eighth part of our ten-part blog series, we examine proposed changes to the MCA Code of Practice surrounding the monitoring and reporting powers to promote safeguarding of those under the Act.
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 8)
In the seventh part of our reflective blog series, we look at some of the new statutory roles introduced within the MCA Code of Practice.
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 7)
In the sixth part of our series of blogs on change to the MCA Code of Practice, we turn to one of the most looked-for discussions: the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 6)
In today’s reflection on the proposed updates to the Mental Capacity Act’s Code of Practice, we consider the protection that the Act provides. This is the overarching protection both for the individual, as well as those supporting them including friends, family and professional staff at all levels.
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 5)
In the fourth part of our blog series on the proposed changes to the MCA Code of Practice, we look at Chapter 4, and the process for assessing capacity.
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 4)
In the third part of our series on the MCA Code of Practice consultation, we look at executive functioning impairment and fluctuating capacity.
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 3)
In the second of our blog series on the MCA Code of Practice consultation, we look at Chapters 2 and 3, including the five statutory principles and how to support people to make their own decisions.
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 2)