MCA communication pack - December 2009

Important information on the Mental Capacity Act 2005

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) is an important piece of legislation to make sure that people are given all the help and support possible to enable them to make their own decisions, or to be involved as much as possible in the process.

This information pack is to assist social care/health staff in understanding how to follow the MCA and how best to integrate it into day-to-day working practices.

The pack has been put together by Leeds City Council and NHS Leeds and includes:

• A contents page
• A Frequently Asked Question sheet for MCA queries
• Six booklets jointly published by the Department of Health and the Office of the Public Guardian. These are entitled;
  • OPG Making Decisions - Your health, welfare and finances (OPG 601)
  • OPG Making Decisions - A guide for family, friends, and other unpaid carers (OPG 602)
  • OPG Making Decisions - A guide for people who work in health and social care (OPG 603)
  • OPG Making Decisions - A guide for advice workers (OPG 604)
  • OPG Making Decisions - An easy read guide (OPG 605)
  • Making Decisions - The Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) Service (OPG 606)
• One Aide Memoir
• One A3 poster for display

Further Information:

• Mental Capacilty Act 2005 - Code of Practice