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Here you will find links to external websites and
resources that relate to the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
To view the full web addresses (URLs), right click on the link
and choose 'properties' from the drop down menu. A box will open
displaying the full web address.
The following are all external links and open in a new
window.
Action for Advocacy (A4A)
Action for Advocacy (A4A) is a resource and support agency for
independent advocacy schemes. They have made a guide to tell
organisations how they can get money to run the Independent Mental
Capacity Advocate (IMCA) service.
Association of
Directors of Social Services (ADSS) - Mental Health Strategy
Group
The ADSS provides represents all the Directors of Adult Social
Services and Children's Services in England, Wales and Northern
Ireland.
Department of Health (DoH)
The Department of Health provides extensive information on the
Mental Capacity Act 2005 including a summary of the act.
Department for Constitutional Affairs
(DCA)
The Department for Constitutional Affairs are responsible in
government for upholding justice, rights and democracy. They
provide information about the Mental Capacity Act 2005 including
publications.
DCA - Draft Court of Protection rules
Information and publications about the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Draft Court of Protection rules.
DCA - Mental Capacity lasting power of
attorney
Consultation and response document for Lasting Power of Attorney
forms and guidance.
DoH
- Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) service
Department of Health's information about the Independent Mental
Capacity Advocacy service.
DoH - Information about the Bournewood
Consultation
Information about the Bournewood consultation relating to the
Mental Capacity Act, including a summary of the consultation
responses.
DoH - Local Authority Circular (LAC)
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Local Authority Circular on the Mental Capacity Act and the
Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) service.
DoH - Mental Capacity Act 2005: best practice
tool
A best pracitce tool has been developed to help statutory
organisations and independent and voluntary hospitals implement the
act.
DoH - Mental Capacity Act 2005: local
implementation network
Information about how to set up a local implementation network
based on the geographical boundaries of councils with social
services responsibilities.
DoH - Mental Capacity Act 2005:
research
The Mental Capacity Act makes specific provision for the use of
research involving people who lack capacity.
DoH - Mental Health Act proposed
amendments
Information and publications relating to the Mental Health Act
proposed amendments. |