The Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS course is designed to offer a clear and thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)—two crucial frameworks in the UK care sector. With mental health awareness at the forefront of healthcare priorities, this course equips learners with knowledge to support individuals who may lack the capacity to make decisions independently.
Whether you’re involved in health, social care, or simply want to strengthen your awareness, the course offers a straight-talking guide to rights, responsibilities, and lawful procedures. It explores consent, best interests, safeguarding, and how to apply the MCA and DOLS within professional boundaries. You'll finish with confidence to navigate complex situations with both care and compliance.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the purpose and principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
- Identify when and how capacity assessments should be conducted.
- Learn what Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are and why they matter.
- Explore best interest decision-making in everyday care situations.
- Recognise legal responsibilities in line with UK legislation.
- Develop confidence in supporting individuals with reduced capacity.
Who is this Course For:
- Care workers needing awareness of mental capacity obligations.
- Health staff supporting individuals with decision-making needs.
- Social workers handling mental health or safeguarding cases.
- Family carers wishing to understand lawful care approaches.
- Support staff in residential or supported living settings.
- Volunteers assisting vulnerable individuals in care services.
- Mental health professionals seeking compliance-based training.
- Anyone wanting to improve knowledge of MCA and DOLS frameworks.
