The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is fundamental to safe, lawful and person-centred care. It ensures people are supported to make their own decisions wherever possible, while providing a clear legal framework when they cannot.
Recent changes in deprivation of liberty case law have placed greater emphasis on individual rights, professional judgement, and the need for robust decision-making and record keeping.
HCPA has a range of training courses to help staff and managers:
- Assess and record mental capacity confidently
- Gain and evidence valid consent
- Make lawful, person-centred best-interest decisions
- Apply the least restrictive approach
- Understand restrictions, restraint and deprivation of liberty
- Meet CQC expectations around capacity, consent and decision-making
Well-trained staff are better equipped to protect people’s rights, deliver safe care, and demonstrate regulatory compliance.
Explore our courses:
- Safeguarding & Capacity
- Mental Capacity – Extended Knowledge
- Mental Capacity – Manager Responsibilities
- CHAMPIONS
Book your staff team today and strengthen confidence in capacity, consent and lawful decision-making across your service.
If you would prefer a HCPA trainer to visit your site, we can do this for a small cost – please click here to express your interest.