The LGA, NHS England and the Care Provider Alliance have published a guide to the Mental Capacity Act.
This is aimed at supporting care providers providing community services.
The LGA, NHS England and the Care Provider Alliance (CPA) have published this briefing paper for members of care providers' boards.
This is aimed at supporting providers to apply the MCA in the right way and to help ensure that the legal rights of those who may lack capacity are upheld and that the individual is at the heart of decision-making.
The overall aim of the research is to examine the extent to which developments since the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 have improved outcomes for young people leaving care, particularly those with mental health issues.
