Guidance
Advice workers: Mental Capacity Act decisions
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to advice workers.
Applies to England and Wales
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This is an overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) for people who give advice as part of their job.
皇冠体育app Mental Capacity Act 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 has more detail and examples.
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Published 1 April 2009
Last updated 27 April 2021
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