Mental Capacity Act

Mental capacity refers to a person's ability to make a decision for themselves at the time the decision needs to be made.

Find out more about the Mental Capacity Act.

Image: Mental Capacity Act 2005 (This image has been provided by the Department of Health)

Training

Information, dates and booking instructions for Mental Capacity Act training courses organised by us:

DOLS

Depirvation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) are designed to protect the interests of  vulnerable service users and were introduced into the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Contact the DOLS office to recieve information and guidance on what to do when a deprivation of liberty occurs.

01622 696275

Documents

Documents and resources for professionals relating to mental capacity, including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS).

IMCA

The Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) service helps vulnerable people who lack mental capacity to make difficult decisions.

Contact the IMCA service to make referrals and enquiries or to get further information.

East Kent – Advocacy for All:

08458 320044

West Kent and Medway – Invicta Advocacy: 07944 637291

Contact us

Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent ME14 1XQ

Telephone 0300 333 5433

text phone Text relay:
18001 0300 333 5433

 Envelope social.services
@kent.gov.uk

Getting in touch