Mental Capacity Act Training in Care Homes by BVS Training

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 came into force in 2007. It affects everybody who works in care. This title will give care workers the understanding of what the Mental Capacity Act is and more importantly, how they can apply it to their everyday working practices. This resource is an essential addition to your training library.

Subjects Covered Include:

Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act • How does the Mental Capacity Act affect our day to day work • What are the Mental Capacity Act principles • Principle 1 - Presuming Capacity • Principle 2 - Supporting people to make their own choices • Principle 3 - An unwise decision is still a decision • Principle 4 - How do we act in someone´s best interest • Principle 5 - Choosing the least restrictive option • Making capacity Assessments • Putting it all together • The broader legal context • Conclusion

Duration: 40 minute DVD in 12 sections to be used in a suggested 4 hour training session.

For more information, please visit www.bvs.co.uk or call 0845 6442866.

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Education

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