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Guidance: Health and social care workers: Mental Capacity Act decisions

Office Of The Public Guardian

July 16
16:04 2024

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) applies to everyone in England and Wales involved in the care, treatment or support of people who are:

  • aged 16 and over
  • unable to make all or some decisions for themselves

The guidance is an overview of the MCA.

The Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice has more detail and examples.

MCA Mental Capacity Act 2005

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Published 1 April 2009
Last updated 16 July 2024 +show all updates
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