Mental Capacity Act 2005 Workshops Oct to Dec 2008
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MENTAL CAPACITY ACT 2005
Incorporating an overview of the forthcoming Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, which are due to come into force on 1st April 2009 – Tina Kukstas
The Mental Capacity Act (2005) provides a statutory framework to empower and protect vulnerable people who are not able to make their own decisions. This one-day workshop is aimed at providing ‘decision making’ staff with an awareness and understanding of their roles and responsibilities within the Act, which was implemented in April 2007. In addition, it will also provide an overview of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, which will come into force on 1st April 2009.
Aims and Objectives:
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To gain knowledge of the 5 key principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
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To identify areas of the legal framework within the Act (e.g. Court of Protection, Public Guardianship Office, Lasting Power of Attorney and Court Appointed Deputies. The Role of the IMCA).
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To know when to assess for capacity, who should assess for capacity and how to assess for capacity using the 2 and 4 stage tests.
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To gain an understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and prepare for the practical implications.
Dates:
8 October 2008 ( Gloucester)
5 November 2008 ( Cheltenham)
10 December 2008 (Stroud)
Time:
9.30am to 4.00pm
Closing dates for applications:
Two weeks prior to the course.
Please complete and return a course booking form to Caroline Sandercock (available from http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=4485). If you or your manager do not have access to email, then please fax or post.
For further information re MCA/DOLS training please contact: Jan Ellis on 01452 425132 or email jan.ellis@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Booking queries: please contact Caroline Sandercock on 01452 425478 or email: caroline.sandercock@gloucestershire.gov.uk
CPD credits: 6 hours
Date July 17th 2008