Service Description

This accredited training provides a thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), ensuring staff are equipped to make informed, lawful, and ethical decisions in the best interests of those who may lack capacity. The course covers key elements such as current legislation, policies and procedures, best interest decisions, the roles of decision-makers, and the legal framework surrounding restraint and liberty. It also introduces the assessment process, the function of the Court of Protection, Lasting Power of Attorneys, and the importance of safeguarding individual rights. Ideal for professionals working in health, social care, education, and supported living environments, this training promotes confident, compliant practice in supporting vulnerable individuals.