The Legal Framework for Consent and Capacity While Supporting Someone with a Learning Disability.
In the NHS and social care, we must obtain a person’s consent before providing any care or treatment. Consent means a person’s voluntary and informed agreement to receive the proposed care or treatment. This process should begin with a clear explanation of what is being proposed, including its purpose, potential risks and benefits, and any reasonable alternatives. But what does it take to ensure consent is valid — and what key factors should we consider? In this webinar we will exploire
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What is consent ?
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What valid consent requires?
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What happens when someone lacks capacity?
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Legal framework: Mental Capacity Act 2005
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What is a capacity assessment?
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Key principles of a capacity assessment.
