Information for patients and carers
A selection of resources to help patients and carers understand the implications and procedures of the MCA.
Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Making decisions: about your health, welfare or finance. Who decides when you can’t?
This booklet provides information about the Mental Capacity Act 2005 for individuals and carers.
Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Making decisions: A guide for family, friends and other unpaid carers
This booklet is for anyone who helps to care for someone over 16 who is unable to make some or all decisions. the side effects of medical treatment or any other illness or disability.
Mind’s MCA briefings
Mind – the organisation that helps people take control of their mental health – has produced a series of briefings on the Mental Capacity Act that are available on the organisation’s website
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