The Mental Capacity Act 2005

Question 1

what does this act do?

Answer 1

sets out a legal framework to protect and empower those who are unable to make some of their own decisions.

Question 2

what are examples of people who may lack capacity?

Answer 2

1. Dementia
2. A severe learning disability
3. A brain injury

Question 3

what are the key aspects of the act?

Answer 3

1. applies to anyone over the age of 16
2. a presumption of capacity
3. the ability to make unwise decisions