The Mental Capacity Act 2005

This link takes you to the text of the Act.

The Department of Health MCA summary (now archived)

View this summary of the provisions and principles of the MCA

Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

David Nicholson outlines the MCA-related statutory responsibilities for PCTs, local authorities and SHAs.

Download this document from the Department of Health website