Using the Mental Capacity Act
About the Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Mental Capacity Act is designed to make a real difference to the lives of people who lack mental capacity.
It empowers people to make decisions for themselves, and it puts people at the heart of the decision-making process. It also makes sure that the person involved has as much say as possible in any decisions made on their behalf, and those made in their best interest.
Who is this guide for?
We’ve made this resource for the family and friends of learning disabled people. By the end of the guide, you should have a better understanding of how the Act affects you and those you care about.
Download your copy of the guide
The addendum lists all weblinks which have been changed since original publication of the guide.
Mental Capacity Act videos
We’ve made eight videos to go with the written guide. Please click on the picture below to view them. The subjects covered in the videos are:
Our partners
“Using the Mental Capacity Act: A resource for family and friends of people with learning disabilities” was created as a joint project between:
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Hft’s Family Carer Support Service (FCSS)
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and the National Family Carer Network (NFCN)
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Funding was provided by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE).
