Author: Great Britain: Department for Constitutional Affairs
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780117037564
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
The Mental capacity Act 2005 provides a statutory framework for people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves, or for people who want to make provision for a time when they will be unable to make their own decisions. This code of practice, which has statutory force, provides information and guidance about how the Act should work in practice. It explains the principles behind the Act, defines when someone is incapable of making their own decisions and explains what is meant by acting in someone's best interests. It describes the role of the new Court of Protection and the role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates and sets out the role of the Public Guardian. It also covers medical treatment and the way disputes can be resolved.
Mental Capacity Act 2005 code of practice
Author: Great Britain: Department for Constitutional Affairs
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780117037564
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
The Mental capacity Act 2005 provides a statutory framework for people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves, or for people who want to make provision for a time when they will be unable to make their own decisions. This code of practice, which has statutory force, provides information and guidance about how the Act should work in practice. It explains the principles behind the Act, defines when someone is incapable of making their own decisions and explains what is meant by acting in someone's best interests. It describes the role of the new Court of Protection and the role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates and sets out the role of the Public Guardian. It also covers medical treatment and the way disputes can be resolved.
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780117037564
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
The Mental capacity Act 2005 provides a statutory framework for people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves, or for people who want to make provision for a time when they will be unable to make their own decisions. This code of practice, which has statutory force, provides information and guidance about how the Act should work in practice. It explains the principles behind the Act, defines when someone is incapable of making their own decisions and explains what is meant by acting in someone's best interests. It describes the role of the new Court of Protection and the role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates and sets out the role of the Public Guardian. It also covers medical treatment and the way disputes can be resolved.
Caring for our future
Author: Great Britain: Department of Health
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780101837828
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Care and support affects a large number of people: eight out of 10 people aged 65 will need some care and support in their later years; some people have impairments from birth or develop them during their working life; some 5 million people care for a friend or relative, some for more than 50 hours a week. The current system does not offer enough support until a crisis point is reached, the quality of care is variable and inconsistent, and the growing and ageing population is only going to increase the pressure. Consequently, two core principles lie at the heart of this White Paper. The first is that individuals, communities and Government should do everything possible to prevent, postpone and minimise people's need for formal care and support. The system should be built around the promotion of people's independence and well-being. The second principle is that people should be in control of their own care and support, with personal budgets and direct payments, backed by clear, comparable information and advice that will allow individuals and their carers to make the choices that are right for them. This paper sets out the principles and approach, with sections covering: strengthening support within communities; housing; better information and advice; assessment, eligibility and portability for people who use care services; carers' support; defining high-quality care; improving quality; keeping people safe; a better local care market; workforce; personalised care and support; integration and joined-up care.
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780101837828
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Care and support affects a large number of people: eight out of 10 people aged 65 will need some care and support in their later years; some people have impairments from birth or develop them during their working life; some 5 million people care for a friend or relative, some for more than 50 hours a week. The current system does not offer enough support until a crisis point is reached, the quality of care is variable and inconsistent, and the growing and ageing population is only going to increase the pressure. Consequently, two core principles lie at the heart of this White Paper. The first is that individuals, communities and Government should do everything possible to prevent, postpone and minimise people's need for formal care and support. The system should be built around the promotion of people's independence and well-being. The second principle is that people should be in control of their own care and support, with personal budgets and direct payments, backed by clear, comparable information and advice that will allow individuals and their carers to make the choices that are right for them. This paper sets out the principles and approach, with sections covering: strengthening support within communities; housing; better information and advice; assessment, eligibility and portability for people who use care services; carers' support; defining high-quality care; improving quality; keeping people safe; a better local care market; workforce; personalised care and support; integration and joined-up care.
Overcoming Challenges in the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Author: Camillia Kong
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 178450548X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This book provides mental capacity practitioners with accessible ethical guidance and applicable tools for applying the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005. It shows how clients' relationships can impact their capacity in positive and negative ways, and which communication skills practitioners can use to enable and empower those with impairment. It also covers how to engage in self-reflection and transparent debate about values to improve the quality of assessments. Helping practitioners interpret complex issues of mental capacity in the most beneficial way for clients, this book is essential reading for students and practitioners of law, medicine, mental health services and social care.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 178450548X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This book provides mental capacity practitioners with accessible ethical guidance and applicable tools for applying the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005. It shows how clients' relationships can impact their capacity in positive and negative ways, and which communication skills practitioners can use to enable and empower those with impairment. It also covers how to engage in self-reflection and transparent debate about values to improve the quality of assessments. Helping practitioners interpret complex issues of mental capacity in the most beneficial way for clients, this book is essential reading for students and practitioners of law, medicine, mental health services and social care.
Working with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Author: Steven Richards
Publisher: Matrix Training Associates
ISBN: 9780955234903
Category : Capacity and disability
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Publisher: Matrix Training Associates
ISBN: 9780955234903
Category : Capacity and disability
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Mental Capacity
Author: Gordon Ashton
Publisher: Jordan Publishing (GB)
ISBN: 9781784734060
Category : Capacity and disability
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This new edition has been comprehensively revised by a team of experienced contributors to provide coverage of all the latest developments in legislation, procedure and case law, including: The reissued Court of Protection Rules (and accompanyingPractice Directions) which took effect in December 2017; The Law Commission Recommendations on Deprivation of Liberty; A completely new chapter on the important topic of Representation and Participation of P; An extensively updated chapter on the International Protection of Adults, with the addition of a new section on Ordinary Residence. Mental Capacity: Law and Practice provides an authoritative commentary, highlighting areas of potential difficulty and offering practical guidance on the challenges that the legislation poses. This book is essential reading for all private client lawyers, chancery practitioners, non-contentious lawyers, local authorities and healthcare professionals.
Publisher: Jordan Publishing (GB)
ISBN: 9781784734060
Category : Capacity and disability
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This new edition has been comprehensively revised by a team of experienced contributors to provide coverage of all the latest developments in legislation, procedure and case law, including: The reissued Court of Protection Rules (and accompanyingPractice Directions) which took effect in December 2017; The Law Commission Recommendations on Deprivation of Liberty; A completely new chapter on the important topic of Representation and Participation of P; An extensively updated chapter on the International Protection of Adults, with the addition of a new section on Ordinary Residence. Mental Capacity: Law and Practice provides an authoritative commentary, highlighting areas of potential difficulty and offering practical guidance on the challenges that the legislation poses. This book is essential reading for all private client lawyers, chancery practitioners, non-contentious lawyers, local authorities and healthcare professionals.
A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Author: Matthew Graham
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857009400
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
This book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers. Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application. This practical guide describes how to assess capacity and what a good assessment of capacity should look like, how to deal with conflicts and dilemmas, and the role of legal authority in decision-making. A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is an invaluable resource for any health and social care professionals working with individuals who lack decision-making capacity.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857009400
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
This book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers. Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application. This practical guide describes how to assess capacity and what a good assessment of capacity should look like, how to deal with conflicts and dilemmas, and the role of legal authority in decision-making. A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is an invaluable resource for any health and social care professionals working with individuals who lack decision-making capacity.
Blackstone's Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Author: Peter Bartlett
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780199239047
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 introduced new powers allowing a variety of important decisions to be taken on behalf of persons lacking mental capacity. This edition has been updated to take account of the Mental Health Act 2007, Codes of Practice to the MCA 2005, Court of Protection Rules, features expanded analysis of the Bournewood decision.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780199239047
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 introduced new powers allowing a variety of important decisions to be taken on behalf of persons lacking mental capacity. This edition has been updated to take account of the Mental Health Act 2007, Codes of Practice to the MCA 2005, Court of Protection Rules, features expanded analysis of the Bournewood decision.
A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Mental Capacity Act
Author: Nick Brindle
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
ISBN: 9781908020635
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This easy-to-read book guides clinicians through the parts of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 that they need to understand and use in their daily practice. This act now gives clinicians the authority to provide medical care and treatment to people (over 16 years) who lack the capacity to consent for themselves.
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
ISBN: 9781908020635
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This easy-to-read book guides clinicians through the parts of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 that they need to understand and use in their daily practice. This act now gives clinicians the authority to provide medical care and treatment to people (over 16 years) who lack the capacity to consent for themselves.
Code of Practice
Author: Great Britain. Department of Health
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780113228096
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
This Code of Practice is a reference tool for those dealing with, and caring for people admitted to hospital and care homes with mental health problems. Authored by the Department of Health and produced following wide consultation with those who provide and receive services under the Mental Health Act, this publication will come into force on 3 November 2008. Through the Mental Health Act 2007, the Government has updated the 1983 Act to ensure it keeps pace with the changes in the way that mental health services are - and need to be - delivered. This publication provides guidance and advice to registered medical practitioners, approved clinicians, managers and staff of hospitals, and approved mental health professionals on how they should proceed when undertaking duties under the Act. It also gives guidance to doctors and other professionals about certain aspects of medical treatment for mental disorder more generally. The Mental Health Act Code of Practice is also aimed at all of those working in primary care, Mental Health Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts as well as solicitors and attorneys who advise on mental health law. The Code should also be beneficial to the police and ambulance services and others in health and social services (including the independent and voluntary sectors) involved in providing services to people who are, or may become, subject to compulsory measures under the Act. It will also be a guide for those working with people with specific mental health needs such as those in nursing and care homes, and those in prison.
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780113228096
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
This Code of Practice is a reference tool for those dealing with, and caring for people admitted to hospital and care homes with mental health problems. Authored by the Department of Health and produced following wide consultation with those who provide and receive services under the Mental Health Act, this publication will come into force on 3 November 2008. Through the Mental Health Act 2007, the Government has updated the 1983 Act to ensure it keeps pace with the changes in the way that mental health services are - and need to be - delivered. This publication provides guidance and advice to registered medical practitioners, approved clinicians, managers and staff of hospitals, and approved mental health professionals on how they should proceed when undertaking duties under the Act. It also gives guidance to doctors and other professionals about certain aspects of medical treatment for mental disorder more generally. The Mental Health Act Code of Practice is also aimed at all of those working in primary care, Mental Health Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts as well as solicitors and attorneys who advise on mental health law. The Code should also be beneficial to the police and ambulance services and others in health and social services (including the independent and voluntary sectors) involved in providing services to people who are, or may become, subject to compulsory measures under the Act. It will also be a guide for those working with people with specific mental health needs such as those in nursing and care homes, and those in prison.
A Concise Guide to the Mental Capacity Act
Author: Tracey Ryan-Morgan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781003205210
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
"This book provides a clear introduction to the Mental Capacity Act (2005), offering an easy reference guide to the complex issues enshrined within the Act to inform the everyday practice of those who need to perform within its parameters as part of their day-to-day work. Bringing together clinical neuropsychology expertise with legal commentary, the book introduces the main principles and presumptions of the MCA (2005) and describes the processes involved in the comprehensive assessment of what can, in practice, be complex issues. It provides learning summaries, flow charts, checklists, and web references for easy to access resources. The chapters also contain a broad range of illustrative case examples with considerable emphasis given to those areas of complexity that are not addressed in current guidance and which often prove contentious in everyday practice, such as how particular forms of brain injury can lead to hidden difficulties with decision-making which can be challenging to assess and evidence in practice. The book is essential reading for trainee nurses, doctors, paramedics, social workers, lawyers, psychologists and health and social care support workers, as well as experienced health and social care professionals such as ward managers and care & nursing home managers who face mental capacity issues in their day to day working role"--
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781003205210
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
"This book provides a clear introduction to the Mental Capacity Act (2005), offering an easy reference guide to the complex issues enshrined within the Act to inform the everyday practice of those who need to perform within its parameters as part of their day-to-day work. Bringing together clinical neuropsychology expertise with legal commentary, the book introduces the main principles and presumptions of the MCA (2005) and describes the processes involved in the comprehensive assessment of what can, in practice, be complex issues. It provides learning summaries, flow charts, checklists, and web references for easy to access resources. The chapters also contain a broad range of illustrative case examples with considerable emphasis given to those areas of complexity that are not addressed in current guidance and which often prove contentious in everyday practice, such as how particular forms of brain injury can lead to hidden difficulties with decision-making which can be challenging to assess and evidence in practice. The book is essential reading for trainee nurses, doctors, paramedics, social workers, lawyers, psychologists and health and social care support workers, as well as experienced health and social care professionals such as ward managers and care & nursing home managers who face mental capacity issues in their day to day working role"--