MSP Self-Neglect with a focus on MCA - Half Day Face to Face

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This is a half-day themed course MSP have commissioned will be delivered by a subject expert who has a focus on mental capacity.

Self-Neglect is prevalent across all areas in Manchester and Nationwide and is a common theme in many serious case reviews.

Please apply for this course if you work with adults in Manchester and need to understand issues around self-neglect and mental capacity assessments.

You need to have completed a basic awareness safeguarding course within the past 3 years to qualify for this course.

Course Aims:

The aim of this course is to provide an awareness of Self-Neglect and take into consideration what the mental capacity act means in this context

The training will examine

The aim of this course is to provide an awareness of Self-Neglect and take into consideration what the mental capacity act means in this context

The training will examine

• Care Act 2014
• Mental Capacity Assessments
• Cases and rulings under the law
• Self-Neglect and unconscious bias
• Concept of Think Family and carers

Course Outcomes:

• Aware of the principles of Mental Capacity Act particularly in relation to self-neglect
• Understand executive function and “unwise decisions”
• Equip professionals with increased legal literacy and what legal duties are
• Gain knowledge and more confidence around Mental Capacity Assessments

Please bring your own lunch, the venue does not do catering

Parking on site