Leeds Safeguarding Adults Partnership works together to promote awareness and good practice:
- in safeguarding 'adults at risk' from abuse or neglect
- in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Useful Publications about Mental Capacity
Publications provided by the Department of Health
Publications provided by the Office of Public Guardianship
The Office of Public Guardianship has produced a range of publications explaining the key features of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
OPG Making Decisions - Your health, welfare and finances- OPG Making Decisions - A guide for family, friends, and other unpaid carers
- OPG Making Decisions - A guide for people who work in health and social care
- OPG Making Decisions - A guide for advice workers
- OPG Making Decisions - An easy read Guide
- OPG Making Decisions - The Independent Mental Capacity Advocate