- Overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice
- Protections and obligations under the Act
- The principles in action
- Practical application of section 4, the ‘best interest’ checklist
Health and Community Care Team Courses
Our courses are free – intermediate level is 1 hour 45 minutes with questions and introductory level courses are 1 hour.
- Background
- The DOLs process – an overview
- Your duties
- The role of the IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate)
- Key cases
- Future proposals
- Overlap with other legislation (safeguarding / best interests)
- Introducing the ‘wellbeing principle’
- Information and advice
- Assessments of ‘eligible needs’
- Financial assessments
- The Advocacy duty
- Overview of safeguarding obligations
- Overview of the legal framework
- What does ‘safeguarding’ mean?
- HOW to identify safeguarding concerns
- HOW to respond to safeguarding issues – your responsibilities
- Learning through case studies
- The assessment process explained
- When to checklist
- Understand the difference between health and social care needs – the Coughlan case
- Legal duties and responsibilities – what are your rights?
- Record keeping
- Your role in the assessment process
- Top-ups and ‘hotel services’
- What happens when a person’s eligibility stops?
- Funded Nursing Care contribution
We will also be holding a "Legal Updates" seminar for Care Home Managers which will cover current 'hot topics' including:
- Complaint handling
- Contracts
- Your role in a safeguarding enquiry
- Legal authority – working alongside Powers of Attorney and Deputyship Orders
- Funding issues for clients
If you would like to book a training module or register your interest for the Care Home Manager seminar, please contact Esme Hill on 01926 491 181 or email: esmeh@moore-tibbits.co.uk