Mental Capacity Act 2005 Analysis
There are many different legislations and policies that come into a person centred plan and within person centred practice and these are the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DOLS (Depravation of liberties), The Human rights act 1998 and also safeguarding policies.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005- This covers England and Wales and provides a statutory framework for people who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves. Within person centred practice those who cannot make rational or informed choices and decisions or who have capacity and want to make preparations for a time when they may lack capacity. It sets out who can take decisions, in which situations, and how they should go about this. It describes their responsibilities when acting or making
The Mental Capacity Act 2005- This covers England and Wales and provides a statutory framework for people who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves. Within person centred practice those who cannot make rational or informed choices and decisions or who have capacity and want to make preparations for a time when they may lack capacity. It sets out who can take decisions, in which situations, and how they should go about this. It describes their responsibilities when acting or making