Mental Capacity Act for Families and Informal Carers 10 October 2025

Please note this course has not been designed for health/social care staff. Places are limited and free places are only being offered to families or informal carers that are non health/social care professionals. If you are (also) a health or social care professional- please speak to your employer to request Mental Capacity Act training or view our range of courses designed for professionals.

We are hosting a new free course for families and informal carers. This course will focus on mental capacity in the context of day to day activities and understanding some of the key duties as a Lasting Power of Attorney or Court Appointed Deputy. The course will be run by our trainer Piers McNeil

The course will cover:

• The purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

• Who does the Act apply to?

• The 5 legal principles underpinning the Act

• What does the Act mean by lack of capacity?

• The process for assessing capacity and how families can help

• The process for making best interests decisions

• What should happen if there’s a dispute about capacity or best interests?

• An overview of Advance Decisions, Lasting Powers of Attorney & Deputyship

The group size will be limited so that those attending can ask questions about their own circumstances in an informal setting and in confidence (Edge sessions are not recorded).

Booking

To book a place please complete this Booking Enquiry Form.    Once your booking is accepted,  you will receive an email confirmation with the Event details and the Zoom registration link.