Outlines what the LPS delay means for deprivation of liberty
Outlines what the LPS delay means for deprivation of liberty
This guide explains the potential overlap between the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Children Act 1989 and the circumstances in which each could apply and looks at the difference between decision making for under-16s and 16- to 17-year-olds.
Looks at the key steps behind making a best interests decision on behalf of someone you have assessed as lacking the relevant capacity to make the decision.