Legal Literacy - Mental Capacity Act - Empowerment and Protection Part B - Three Duties under the MCA (2005)

Purpose:

To equip professionals with the knowledge to identify when someone may lack capacity and understand how to act in their best interests.

Course Description:

These one day training sessions will be facilitated by an external provider Making Connections and delivered by Teams.

Join us for a focused, interactive day of learning designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the MCA and Pathways. These sessions will provide practical insights and tools to help you navigate and apply key concepts effectively in your role.

Key Topics:

  • The five principles of the MCA
  • Assessing mental capacity
  • Best interests decision-making
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
  • Legal responsibilities and documentation
  • Referral pathways and multi-agency working

Training Outcomes:

  • Understand the Legal Framework
  • Apply Best Interests Decision-Making
  • Recognise and Respond to Capacity Issues
  • Understand DoLS and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
  • Understanding the importance of Advocacy 

Dates

November 2025

Date Time Duration Location Places Available  
19/11/2025 09:30-16:30 1 Day Online Course 12 Book