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Mental Capacity Act 2008. 2020 REVISED EDITION. This revised edition incorporates all amendments up to and including 1 December 2021 and comes into operation on 31 December 2021. An Act to make new provision relating to persons who lack capacity and to provide for matters connected therewith.
4.—. (1) For the purposes of this Act, a person lacks capacity in relation to a matter if at the material time the person is unable to make a decision for himself or herself in relation to the matter because of an impairment of, or a disturbance in the functioning of, the mind or brain.
1. The principles. Preliminary. 2. People who lack capacity. 3. Inability to make decisions. 4. Best interests. 4A. Restriction on deprivation of liberty. 4B. Deprivation of liberty necessary for...
Mar 31, 2010 · An Act to make new provision relating to persons who lack capacity and to provide for matters connected therewith, and to make consequential and related amendments to certain other written laws.
The Code of Practice serves to elaborate on the Mental Capacity Act, particularly in its practical application. It helps you to. understand your roles and responsibilities under the Act. understand the steps you can take to prepare for a time in the future should you lack capacity.
As a Deputy, you are responsible for making decisions and acting on behalf of those who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.
When making decisions or acting on behalf of a person who lacks mental capacity, these principles should be read alongside the provisions in the Mental Capacity Act to ensure that the appropriate action or decision is taken in each case.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is a law that sets out how you'll be supported to make decisions, or how decisions will be made for you. For example, if your ability to make certain decisions is affected by: A mental health problem. An illness.
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. It applies to people aged 16 and over.
The five statutory principles. The five principles are outlined in Section 1 of the Act. These are designed to protect people who lack capacity to make particular decisions and to maximise their ability to make decisions and participate in decision-making, as far as they are able to do so. 1.
