Assessing Complex Mental Capacity

A free CPD webinar delivered for Adult Social Worker across the UK.

About The Webinar

This CPD session explores how to assess complex mental capacity in practice, with a focus on real-world application, legal frameworks, and professional judgement. Led by an experienced national trainer in health and social care, the session supports practitioners to move beyond theory and confidently apply the Mental Capacity Act (2005) in complex and nuanced situations.
This CPD webinar provides practical training on assessing complex mental capacity and applying the Mental Capacity Act (2005) in real-world health and social care settings.
Mental Capacity Act 2005 training illustration

Access Full Webinar &  Slide Deck

We have recorded the delivery of this webinar so you can refer back to the session and use it's contents for future purposes. You can access this alongside the full webinar deck, a completion certificate, and social media completion badge by pressing download.

You will be asked to submit your details before gaining full access.

Mental Capacity Act 2005 training illustration

What Was Covered

  • The core principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
  • Applying the functional test of capacity
  • Executive functioning and its impact on decision-making
  • Fluctuating capacity and how to assess it
  • Differentiating between unwise decisions and lack of capacity
  • Applying learning to practice through real-world examples

 

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