Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Mind

Mental Capacity Act 2005 . A general guide on how the Mental Capacity Act affects you and how you can plan ahead for when you no longer have the Mental Capacity to make decisions for yourself. Applies to England and Wales. Contents Overview .. 4. Quick facts .. 4. Please note .. 5. Terms you need to 5. About the Mental Capacity Act .. 9. What is the Mental Capacity Act?.. 9. What are my rights under the Mental Capacity Act?.. 9. What is the difference between the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act? .. 10. 11. What does 'lacking Capacity ' mean? .. 11. How is my Mental Capacity assessed? .. 12. What happens if I am found to lack Capacity ? .. 13. If I have a Mental health diagnosis or have been detained under the Mental Health Act, will I always lack Capacity to make my own decisions? .. 14. Best 14. What are my best interests? .. 14. What can health professionals do in my best interests? .. 15. Can force ever be used against me in my best interests?

Mental Capacity Act 2005 A general guide on how the Mental Capacity Act affects you and how you can plan ahead for when you no longer have the mental capacity to make decisions for yourself. Applies to England and Wales.

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