Mental capacity: part one

This module is about mental capacity. It will consider what mental capacity is, what it means when someone lacks mental capacity and how to effectively assess someone's mental capacity in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the five core principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Be able to define mental capacity and what it means when someone lacks capacity
• Understand the considerations for effectively assessing someone’s mental capacity.