Mental Capacity

The Mental Capacity Act is designed to uphold an individual’s rights, empower their voice and protect them from harm. It is every professional’s responsibility: from doctors and nurses, to care home staff and supported living teams. Find out more Mental Capacity: Elderly lady watching video supported by nurse in mask. Mental Capacity Assessments Mental Capacity Assessments are used to form a judgement on an individual’s ability (or ‘capacity’) to make a specific decision. All assessments should adhere to the five core principles of the Mental Capacity Act with appropriate support if needed.. Find out more Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS): Young man with Down's Syndrome smiling with family. Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) will soon be replaced by the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). This change is designed to support a wider range of vulnerable people who do not have capacity for their care arrangements.