Care Appointments

Guidance: Learning resources – Mental Capacity Act 2005 in social work

By Iain MacDonald15th October 2015Reports & Resources

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

Consultation: Law Commission – Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty

By Iain MacDonald20th August 2015Reports & Resources

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

Research: Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service Annual Report

By Iain MacDonald12th May 2015Reports & Resources

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

Report: SCIE Mental Capacity Act and care planning

By Iain MacDonald4th November 2014Reports & Resources

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