Assessing Mental Capacity & Making Best Interest Decisions

A unique opportunity to learn about the Mental Capacity Act and get practical guidance to improve your practice around decision making. The training will be provided by the theatre company, Aftathought who will enact scenarios relevant for professionals.

Date: 15th September 2010

Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm (3 hour session) 1.30pm – 4.30pm (3 hour session)

Venue: Library Theatre, Basement of the Library, Le Mans Crescent

Objectives: What to do when a person appears to lack capacity to make decisions for themselves; How to assess a persons capacity if you were asked to do so; When a Best Interest Decision can be made?

Aimed at: All team leaders, managers and front line practitioners; This course will demonstrate the skills you need to undertake mental capacity assessments and Best Interest decisions.

To apply for a place please complete the attached application form. Places will be confirmed near the time.