Aims

for delegates to understand the requirements of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) / Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

Learning Outcomes

- Understand the 1983 Mental Health Act and its amendments made in 2007
- Explore the Code of Practice (2015) and Guidance Principles of the Mental Health Act
- Identify the different sections of the Mental Health Act
- Explore the 5 statutory principles of the Mental Capacity Act
- Understand how assessment is undertaken and the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA)
- Explore the role of the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and the Court of Protection
- Discuss in depth the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the pending Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)