.The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) is the essential framework for making decisions about the care and treatment of people aged 16 and over, who might lack mental capacity to make their own decisions to consent to, or refuse, interventions that are offered by health or social care professionals.  This course is to provide an update on the key points and summary of proposed changes to MCA legislation. 

• The main principles of the act and who is affected by these  provisions  
• When it is appropriate to undertake assessment of capacity 
• The role of MCA in context of consent to care and treatment  
• Key roles in the assessment process, including advocacy  
• The role of the Best Interest Assessor (BIA), including how to chair meetings 
• Where/who to consult when undertaking a Best Interest Assessment 
• The COP and its role in Lasting Powers of Attorney, Power of Attorney. Appointeeship and                      Deputyship.   
• Advance Decisions  
• The interface between MCA and Safeguarding  
• Good practice principles in recording MCA assessments and Best Interest Assessments.  
• Lawful approach to least restrictive  
• Changes in legislation and update on MCA 2019