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- Title:
- Treat me well: an overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Text, 15 min)
- Description:
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The Mental Capacity Act 2005 sets out the law around supporting people with a learning disability to make decisions. Decisions about healthcare are some of the most important any of us will make, so it is vital that everyone who is involved in providing healthcare to people with a learning disability understands and follows the Mental Capacity Act.
Source: Mencap - Hierarchy:
- Children and Young People with Mental Health Needs, Autism or Learning Disability > Legal > Mental Capacity Act (MCA) > Treat me well: an overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Text, 15 min)
- Created:
- 20 Jan 2022
- Last Major Update:
- 20 Jan 2022
- Keywords:
- learning disability
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- Title:
- Treat me well: an overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Text, 15 min)
- Description:
-
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 sets out the law around supporting people with a learning disability to make decisions. Decisions about healthcare are some of the most important any of us will make, so it is vital that everyone who is involved in providing healthcare to people with a learning disability understands and follows the Mental Capacity Act.
Source: Mencap - Hierarchy:
- Children and Young People with Mental Health Needs, Autism or Learning Disability > Legal > Mental Capacity Act (MCA) > Treat me well: an overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Text, 15 min)
- Created:
- 20 Jan 2022
- Last Major Update:
- 20 Jan 2022
- Keywords:
- learning disability