Mental Capacity Act documents and resources

The following documents provide information and guidance on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and making decisions in a person's best interests.

Local information

• Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Operational Policy
• Mental Capacity Act 2005: A brief guide for social and health care staff (PDF, 207k)
• Mental Capacity Assessment for complex decisions (Word, 729k)
• Mental Capacity Assessment for less complex decisions (Word, 452k)
• Best Interests meeting form (PDF, 67k)  
• Mental Capacity Act briefings
• LIN guidance on restraint (PDF, 29k) 

Department of health

The following information on Mental Capacity is provided by the Department of Health and other organisations:

• MCA Code of Practice (PDF 1.43k)
• Making decisions: The Independent Mental Capacity Advocate service (PDF, 247k)
• Making decisions: About your health, welfare and finances (PDF, 726k)
• Making decisions: A guide for family, friends and other unpaid carers (PDF, 328k)
• Making decisions: A guide for people who work in health and social care (PDF, 353k)
• Making decisions: A guide for advice workers (PDF, 325k)