What is the Mental Capacity Act 2005? ⚖️It’s the law that allows decisions to be made on behalf of someone who doesn’t have the capacity to make certain choices about their health, care or finances… | HAB Law

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding The consideration of mental capacity can be crucial at all stages of safeguarding adults procedures. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides a framework for decision making to balance independence and protection. Learning outcomes: • What challenges arise when assessing capacity in safeguarding cases? • How does the best interests principle relate to adult safeguarding? • The powers of the Court of Protection in safeguarding cases. For full details on

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The Mental Health Act 2025: what it means for you - Community Care

One month to go and only a few spaces remaining! The Mental Health Act 2025 makes significant changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and will have major implications for social work practitioners. This legal masterclass will explore the key issues in mental health social work and explain how changes to the MHA will affect your practice. We now only have a couple of places left for this masterclass so be sure to book your place now to avoid disappointment. www.communitycaremasterclass.co.uk