The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) came into force in 2005 and was the then followed by The Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DOLS in 2009). 

We explore how (MCA & DOLS) work together within the healthcare sector.  Training your staff with the essential tools ensures that they are working in a compliant way whilst gaining consent and working within the best interests of those in their care.

Course Content

• Legislation
• Practical approaches to the use of the principles
• How to assess capacity
• Best interest decision making
• Recording for the MCA
• Understanding your role under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Why DOLS is needed
• Lawful deprivation of liberty
• The assessment process required for assessing both mental capacity and the authorisation for deprivation of liberty
• What constitutes a deprivation of liberty and how it is likely to occur
• How the assessment process works
• What to do if you suspect there is a deprivation of liberty

By the end of this course students should be able to:

• Identify the key provisions in this new legislation and apply them directly to their professional roles
• Promote the well-being of those who lack capacity within a positive rights-based perspective
• Recognise the best practice approaches to decision making in the lives of those who lack capacity in your care
• Determine concepts such as capacity, consent, best interests and apply these to their work with users of health and social care services.

Course Assessment and Certification

Assessment: There is no formal assessment although the trainer will check understanding and involvement of all students throughout the duration of the course.

Certification: On successful completion of the course students will receive a certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.

If you are interested in booking a space to attend, please contact The Learning Partnership warwickshirelearninganddevelopmentpartnership@warwickshire.gov.uk . Alternatively, you can contact Kate Shorthose kateshorthose@warwickshire.gov.uk