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Course Overview:

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This half-day training course explains the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, including principles of decision-making and safeguarding vulnerable adults. It is aimed at care and healthcare staff, managers, and support workers. Staff will be able to act lawfully and ethically when supporting decision-making, protecting both individuals’ rights and the organisation from legal risks.

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Course Objectives:

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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

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🎯Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how they apply in practice.

🎯Recognise the importance of assessing mental capacity in a fair, consistent, and person-centred manner.

🎯Identify the factors that impact decision-making and how to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of individuals.

🎯Understand the role of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in protecting vulnerable individuals.

🎯Learn how to identify when DoLS may apply and the process of making a DoLS application.

🎯Explore the legal and ethical considerations of supporting individuals who lack capacity, including the role of family, carers, and professionals.

🎯Gain awareness of how to uphold an individual’s rights and dignity while ensuring compliance with the MCA and DoLS.

🎯Be familiar with the responsibilities of care providers and managers in relation to MCA and DoLS assessments.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Why Choose This Course?

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✅ Provides comprehensive training on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), ensuring professionals are legally compliant in their practice.

✅ Promotes a person-centred approach, empowering individuals to make decisions about their lives whenever possible and ensuring their rights are respected.

✅ Increases awareness of the processes involved in assessing capacity and making best interest decisions.

✅ Delivered by experienced trainers with expertise in legal and ethical issues related to mental capacity, care law, and safeguarding.

✅ Ensures that staff are fully informed about the responsibilities, procedures, and legal frameworks associated with DoLS, safeguarding vulnerable individuals.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Important Information:

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Participants attending this course must be present for the duration of the training in order to receive a certificate upon completion. Participants must not be expected to be on shift during the training and the environment must be safe and suitable for the training to be delivered. Please contact us to discuss if you have any further questions.

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Contact us for a quote and to discuss your training requirements!​

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