Course Outline:
Designed for experienced health and social care professionals working with young people or adults, the course delivers an in-depth exploration of the Act, focusing on capacity to sign and/or surrender a tenancy agreement.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Act) provides the legal framework for professionals in health and social care, working with people who may be unable to take decisions for themselves in respect of their care and treatment, which will include issues arising out of the signing of and surrendering of tenancy agreements.
This course is aimed at all experienced health and social care professionals who work with young people or adults to provide them with an in-depth exploration of the Act, with a focus on capacity to sign and/or surrender a tenancy agreement and enable them to integrate the theory and case law into everyday practice.
The course aims to explore situations which regularly come up in day-to-day practice. There is a focus on complex cases involving tenancies, with consideration given to application of the Act in a range of situations. Best practice standards and case law will be integral to the discussion.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Examine in detail the core principles of the Act
- Explain the importance of supported decision making
- Construct an assessment to best practice standards, in line with current case law, to include what would be considered “salient” information relevant to the signing and surrender of tenancy agreements
- Examine common mistakes made by professionals involving tenancy agreements
- Identify legal instruments which give power to others in respect of tenancy agreements
- Consider when to involve the Court of Protection
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.