care and support tools

Benefits of the toolset

• Ensures the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act are met and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards considered

• Evidence-based assessments which support best practice

• Provides a framework to accurately meet service users’ needs

• Supports a consistent, standardised approach to recording information

• Comes with detailed guidance and good practice on how to complete the assessments

Developed in partnership with the co-author of the MCA Code of Practice, legal experts and a wide range of practitioners, including MCA implementation leads.

Developed by experts

FACE Mental Capacity and DoLS AssessmentsMeeting the legal requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and taking into account recent case law and current good practice, the assessments support the implementation of the MCA and DoLS across health and social care.

FACE TOOLSETS: MCA AND DOLS

Included in toolset

• Deprivation of Liberty Screening Assessment

• Mental Capacity Assessment

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The toolset guides professionals through the process of making a mental capacity decision, ensuring they meet the requirements of the Act.

The DoLS assessment supports the determination of whether a deprivation of liberty may be occurring. This applies to both care home/hospital deprivation and community deprivation, meaning that applications for authorisation can be approached with confidence.

The toolset supports, rather than complicates, the decision-making process and provides a record of how capacity was assessed, plus any best interest decisions made.

Supporting the process

Training and support

All FACE toolsets include high quality supporting documentation and training materials. We can provide on-site training for new users through our network of experienced trainers.

In addition, we run a training programme for people who wish to become ‘expert users’. This course is designed for senior practitioners or trainers who will be taking a lead in implementing FACE toolsets in their organisation.

• Involvement of key roles

• Determination of capacity (two-stage test)

• Identification of any advance decisions to refuse treatment

• Determination of best interests

• Summary of the decision reached

Covering all areas of consideration as recommended by the MCA Code of Practice

To request a sample, go to www.imosphere.com/mental-capacity-and-dols