Doctors can sedate a man found walking the streets in a confused state in order to provide cancer treatment, a judge has ruled. Ms Justice Russell on Monday concluded that
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Two new DVDs from the National Council for Palliative Care aim to help staff better understand key parts of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA). This in turn will improve the
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The guidance documents are designed to be used by social workers at all levels, from front line practitioners to senior social workers, social work supervisors and managers, to support them
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The Law Commission recently published a consultation paper, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty. The consultation paper reviews the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (the DoLS) in England and Wales. The goal is
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Analysis of the use of the IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy) service in England from April 2013 to March 2014. This report: identifies patterns and trends in the use
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This new SCIE report outlines how commissioners and care providers can embed the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) into care and support planning. Care planning is a key
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