Aim: To develop a clear understanding of mental capacity and how it can affect how you deliver support to the individual as a personal assistant (PA)

Objectives:

By successfully completing this course you will be able to:

• Understand the principles of mental capacity as they apply to your role as a PA
• List of all the relevant legislations in the UK
• Understand the application of the principles of mental capacity and consent in your role

Introduction

Welcome to the Halo Staffing Care Workforce Pathway eLearning course on Understanding mental capacity and how it can affect how you deliver support.

We will begin this course with an explanation of the principles of mental capacity act 2005.

We will also present a list of all the relevant legislations in the UK.

Finally, we will then inform you about the application of the principles of the mental capacity act.