Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 6)
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).
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Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 5)
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.
Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 4)
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.
Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 3)
In the third part of our series on the MCA Code of Practice consultation, we look at executive functioning impairment and fluctuating capacity.
What is ‘weighing up’?
When assessing someone for their capacity to make a specific decision, it is important that they are able to demonstrate that they can sufficiently ‘weigh up’ the decision and so form a reasoned judgement – whether we agree with their final decision or not.
Thoughts on LPS in practice
In the final part of a three-part blog series, Case Manager and Independent Best Interest Assessor Eleanor Tallon shares her thoughts on the forthcoming changes to LPS and how it might work on a practical level.
Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 2)
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.
Unanswered questions from the LPS
In the second part of a three-part blog series, Case Manager and Independent Best Interest Assessor Eleanor Tallon shares her thoughts on the forthcoming changes to LPS and the implications for practice.
DoLS: A case for reform
In the first of a three-part blog series, Case Manager and Independent Best Interest Assessor Eleanor Tallon shares her thoughts on DoLS reform, and some of the issues leading to its replacement with the forthcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).
What is retention?
When it comes to Mental Capacity Assessments, ‘retention’ refers to an individual’s ability to recollect relevant information relating to a specific decision. However, in assessing for retention, it is also important to take into account the second principle of the Mental Capacity Act, which states that we should actively support capacity wherever possible. Therefore, as assessors, we should provide sufficient support to enable retention where possible – be it through labelled items, social stories, easy read guides or so on.