Publications:

Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Making decisions

A guide for people who work in health and social care

15 February 2007

Department of Health / Department for Constitutional Affairs / Public guardianship office / Welsh Assembly Government - Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru

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This booklet covers

• the concept of mental capacity
• the principles of the MCA
• assessing capacity
• best interests
• the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate Service
• providing care or treatment to people who lack capacity.

Download this booklet from the Department of Constitutional Affairs website

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