MCA stand for?
Mental Capacity Act
DOLS stand for
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
when did the MCA come into practice?
2005
when did the DOLS come into practice?
2009
what is the MCA?
a framework for assessing the mental ability of an individual and making a decision in their best interests
what is the DOLS?
a procedure prescribed in law when it is necessary to deprive a person of their liberty in order to keep them safe
what are the benefits of the MCA?
it supports decision making
best interests are withheld
promotes prior planning ahead
what are the 6 assessments for DOLS?
AGE +18 Mental capacity No refusals Mental health Eligibility Best interests
can you name the main 7 types of safeguarding?
physical emotional/psychological sexual neglect financial discrimination organisational