Care Act & Mental Capacity Act Interface - 4 December 2026

Aims 

This one-day, interactive course provides delegates with an opportunity to consider the interface between the Care Act (CA) 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, and implications for day-to-day practice.  The course will examine up-to-date Local Government Social Care Ombudsman investigations, cases considered by the Courts and what key ‘relevant information’ looks like in the context of key decisions.   Delegates should have some knowledge of both Acts, as training focuses on the Care & Support Journey and key decisions which require consent from the person.

Learning outcomes  

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Describe the key decisions & what ‘relevant information’ looks like when making decisions in the context of the Care Act 2014.  

• Examine how to apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in the Care and Support Journey.

• Evaluate learning of investigations by the Local Government Ombudsman and judgments via judicial review.

• Be more confident in applying the Acts in practice.

The course will be delivered by Sara-Jayne Williams

Sara-Jayne Williams is a Social Work England registered social worker, having obtained her professional status in 2001. She has experience of working with older people, adults with learning disabilities and adults with physical health needs. Sara-Jayne has experience of front line social work practice, supervision and managing a social work team.

Sara-Jayne has a particular interest in the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). For eight years, she was employed as the lead MCA/DoLS professional for a local authority, advising social care staff on their use of the MCA and DoLS. She is a member of the National Mental Capacity Forum. Sara-Jayne is also a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) under DoLS. Sara-Jayne is passionate about demystifying the MCA. She is highly motivated, enthusiastic and driven to ensure best practice and compliance with human rights legislation.

Sara-Jayne was awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Post-Compulsory Education in 2019. Sara-Jayne has designed, delivered and reviewed training on the MCA, DoLS and the Care Act 2014. Training has been delivered to a range of audiences, including health and social care, police, housing and colleagues from the private, voluntary and independent sector.

BOOKING INFORMATION:

All Event bookings must be made online with payment made in full by credit/debit card.  We do not send invoices/use purchase order numbers for Event bookings for NHS delegates  (this policy does not affect our commissioned bookings)

Course access details will be emailed direct to delegate(s) upon completion of your booking.  

Includes all course materials and a certificate. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to email events@edgetraining.org.uk  or call 07341 277487.