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Health and social care workers: Mental Capacity Act decisions

How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to health and social care staff.

Applies to England and Wales

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皇冠体育app Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) applies to everyone in England and Wales involved in the care, treatment or support of people who are:

  • aged 16 and over
  • unable to make all or some decisions for themselves

皇冠体育app guidance is an overview of the MCA.

皇冠体育app Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice has more detail and examples.

Mental Capacity Act 2005

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Published 1 April 2009
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