To apply the Adults with Incapacity Act into the care you provide to those with a mental health condition or those living with Dementia
Learning Outcomes- Be aware of the key facts and statistics surrounding mental capacity
- Know what the Adults with Incapacity Act is, why it’s important and who it affects
- Know how to identify someone with a lack of capacity
- Be aware of the key legislations surrounding mental capacity
- Know the boundaries involved when caring for someone with a lack of capacity
- Recognise how to help individuals make informed choices
- How to risk assess a person’s choices
- Know the 5 key principles of the AWI Act
- Know how and when to assess capacity
- Recognise your responsibility when caring for those lacking capacity
Adults with Incapacity
This course is aimed at anyone caring for those who lack capacity to make decisions