Learning Disabilities - Mental Capacity Act and Best Interests Decisions - All Settings

Learning Disabilities - Mental Capacity Act and Best Interests Decisions - All Settings

A Learning Disability-Focused Approach for Health and Social Care Professionals

Presentation (with interactive case studies and questions included), 6 x Handouts, Case Studies, End of Session Assessment, Trainer Aide Answer Key.

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Aims and Objectives:

Overall Aim: To equip health and social care staff with the knowledge and skills to apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 effectively when supporting people with learning disabilities.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act and how they apply to people with learning disabilities.

Learn how to support individuals to make decisions and when to make Best Interests decisions.

Recognise the importance of clear communication, accessible information and advocacy in decision-making.

Presentation (48 Slides)
Welcome
Learning Outcomes
Section - Mental Capacity Act
What is the Mental Capacity Act (2005)?
Focus on People with Learning Disabilities
Key Principle 1 –Presumption of Capacity
What This Looks Like in Practice
Key Principle 2 –Support to Make a Decision
How To Provide Support
Case Study: Choosing a Care Provider –“Daniel’s Story”
Key Principle 3 –Right to Make Unwise Decisions
Examples
Key Principle 4 –Best Interests
What Best Interests Means
Case Example
Key Principle 5 –Least Restrictive Option
Example
Assessing Capacity (2-Stage Test)
Adapting Assessments for People with Learning Disabilities
Fluctuating or Situational Capacity
Planning Capacity Assessments
Example
The Best Interests Decision-Making Process
Helpful Tools to Support the Process
Best Interests Case Study –Choosing Supported Living
Questions
Best Interests Case Study –Choosing Supported Living Answers
Questions
The Role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA)
What Does An IMCA Do?
Recording & Accountability
Practice Tips for Supporting People with Learning Disabilities
Legal Safeguards
Common Misunderstandings
Reflective Questions for Practice
Further Resources
Summary and Next Steps
References

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Handouts x 6
Case Studies
End of Session Assessment
Trainer Aide Answer Key

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