Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act (including DoLS)
Who is it aimed at?
Team Managers, Social Workers and Social Work Assistants. Registered Care Home Managers and Deputies from both the local authority and the independent sector. Priority will be given to members of staff who have not previously attended this training.
What are the objectives?
To provide a broad understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS , specifically:
- The legal meaning and assessment of capacity
- Best interests
- Substituted decision making
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Advocacy
- Section five acts
- DoLS
How will it make a difference?
Attending this training will allow staff to develop a broad understanding of the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS.
Duration:
1 Day
Cost:
No Charge
How to apply:
Please apply through Thinqi Sirgar.
Please note - This course is only for CCC staff.
Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council but meet the eligibility criteria to attend this course should complete this application form.
If you need any assistance or have a query, please email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Find out more information on how to make and manage your application if you are a council employee or visit this page if you do not directly work for us. It is important that you complete the correct online application form, if you need any assistance or have a query please email the Learning & Development Team.