A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 ― Principles in Practice

This text was developed out of years of research and training on the 69 sections of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) in order to make the legal terminology more accessible and share what the MCA looks like in practice. It offers seven chapters with case scenarios, grids, forms, and helpful tools in order to help individuals gain confidence in practice and know how to challenge poor practice. This book is essential reading for care home staff, nurses, doctors, social workers, care managers, advocates, family members, and people affected by the MCA. Annotation c2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Matthew Graham MSc is Senior Lecturer in Social Work in the School of Social Work, Care and Community at the University of Central Lancashire. He is a registered social worker. Jakki Cowley is co-director of Empowerment Matters, an Advocacy and Mental Capacity Act Resource, Support and Information Agency. She is a committee member of the Court of Protection Practitioners Association (CoPPA). Both of the authors are leading trainers and educators on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and specialise in delivering training which is accessible to all practitioners as well as service users and carers.