Understand what the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are and protect people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions.
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Our online Mental Capacity Act and DoLs course is designed for carers who help vulnerable people who lack the capacity to make decisions by themselves.
The management portal offers complete student oversight, an interactive and fun way to learn for all learning types and a CPD accredited certification is available for digital download after completion.
What is the mental capacity act?
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is designed to empower and protect individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make decisions on their own about their care or treatment. It is a law that was passed in 2005 and applies to people aged 16 and over. It applies to care homes and hospitals, care providers, the local authority and is in place to support people who may be at risk.
What would cause someone to be lacking in mental capacity?
A lack of mental capacity could be due to:
What is the deprivation of liberty safeguards?
According to the Mental Capacity Act, an individuals liberty can only be taken away by health professionals if they use a set of procedures known as the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), or if the Court of Protection has granted permission. Details regarding this are discussed in full on our MCA/DoLS E-Learning Course listed below.
How long does Authorisation for Deprivation of Liberty last?
There is no standard time length for a Deprivation of Liberty to be authorised (dols authorisation), as each authorisation is decided on a case by case basis. As the supervisory body, the managing authority follows a code of practice that decides when an individual is free to leave. The maximum length of an authorisation can be granted is for 12 months. However, once it has been issued, it can be reviewed at any time.
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