MENTAL CAPACITY ACT (2005)  

The Mental Capacity Act creates statutory provisions to empower and protect vulnerable adults who lack the capacity to make their own decisions. The Act has implications for every citizen but has particular relevance for Health and Social Care workers at every level.

The Act came into force in 2007 yet staff can often feel confused and unsure about issues such as 'how do I assess capacity?', 'what does the Act mean by 'best interests'?' and 'where do I stand legally when making decisions on behalf of a client?'

harm-ed training can help staff working with vulnerable adults in any setting feel more confident about how the Act should be applied and how it impacts upon their specific role.  

We can deliver our training as a half-day course suitable for support workers or for staff wanting to gain a basic understanding of the key elements of the Act. We can also deliver a more advanced one-day course which will be developed following consultation with the client to ensure it meets the specific needs of the service.

We deliver our courses in a wide range of formats - please see below. If you can't see the training course you are looking for, contact us and we will work with you to develop the right training package for your service.

For prices click here	IN-HOUSE TRAINING These courses are run in-house at a venue provided by your service and are suitable for a maximum of 16 participants unless otherwise stated or negotiated. The training package can be developed to suit the specific needs and concerns of your service. Please  contact us if you require more information
For prices click here	OPEN TRAINING This course offers the opportunity to book individual places at our open training events held in Burnley. The course is designed to include participants from a range of services. Date to be confirmed 2010: Burnley (Northbridge House)     To book a place Click Here
For prices click here	REFRESHER  COURSE Knowledge and practice around Mental Capacity legislation is constantly developing. We recommend that participants who have previously attended our training are given the opportunity to update their knowledge by attending a half-day in-house refresher course. This will also give participants a structured space to discuss any concerns, challenges or points of practice related to the Act.
For prices click here	TRAINING THE TRAINERS The opportunity to equip up to 12 participants to deliver Mental Capacity Act training to staff within their own service, in a range of formats. Suitable for larger organisations wishing to explore cost-effective training options within their service. For more information please visit our Training the Trainers page
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