MCA and MHA Interface

Course Outline:

This course explores this overlap regulated by the provisions of Schedule 1A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, with a focus on both the relevant statutes, statutory codes of practice and case law to enable practitioners to decide when to use each procedure to authorise a deprivation of liberty in day-to-day practice.

The course also discusses circumstance under which mental capacity assessments must be performed in psychiatric hospitals, as well as when and how an application for a Standard DoLS Authorisation, or an application to the Court of Protection, should be sought prior to discharge from a Mental Health Act section.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Explain the interface/overlap between the Mental Health Act 1983, DoLS and s16 Mental Capacity Act
Use their knowledge of the relevant legislation to decide when to use each procedure to authorise a deprivation of liberty, both in hospital and in the community
Appraise a series of complex case studies designed to embed learning
Plan and conduct a mental capacity assessment in a psychiatric setting which is both lawful and anti-discriminatory
Chair a best interest meeting in a psychiatric setting which is both lawful and anti-discriminatory

Course Details:

Duration and CPD: 1 day | 6 hours
In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details

Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.

Training for Your Team

Tailored in-house training provides a unique opportunity to deliver customised learning experiences that align with your organisation’s specific needs and goals.

By bringing training directly to your workplace, you can maximise the relevance, efficiency, and impact of your team’s development.

Customised Content - Training designed to address your organisation’s unique challenges and objectives, ensuring that every session is directly relevant to your team’s needs.
Convenience and Flexibility - In-house training can be scheduled at times that suit your team’s availability, minimising disruption to your daily operations.
Cost-Effective - By training multiple employees at once, you can reduce the cost per participant, making it a more economical choice compared to external training.
Team Cohesion - Bringing your team together for training fosters collaboration and a shared understanding, which can strengthen team dynamics and improve communication.
Immediate Application - With training conducted in your own environment, employees can immediately apply what they’ve learnt to real-world scenarios, enhancing retention and effectiveness.