Episode 4 explores the fallout from the announcement that the Liberty Protection Safeguards are being delayed and what it means for deprivation of liberty in the future.
A transcript of episode 4 of our legal webinar which explores the fallout from the announcement that the Liberty Protection Safeguards are being delayed and what it means for deprivation of liberty in the future.
The government has paused implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards. This article explains the likely way forward for deprivation of liberty and the Mental Capacity Act.
Tips for OTs on carrying out capacity assessments, including how to incorporate the five key principles of the Mental Capacity Act into capacity assessments, who can and cannot make a decision on behalf of someone who lacks the relevant capacity, and what to take into consideration when deciding the relevant information the person needs to understand, retain, use and weigh.