Self neglect and the MCA 27 March 2025

Aims: This one-day course aims to enable delegates to consider the application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relation to cases of self -neglect.

Learning outcomes:  By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate and understanding of the requirements of the Care Act 2014 in relation to cases of self-neglect

• Describe personalised responses to adults at risk of harm that reflect the principles of safeguarding

• Improve knowledge and application of robust assessments of capacity in relation to self-neglect safeguarding adults cases

• Identify the legal aspects of the MCA that have particular importance in safeguarding and consider the role and use of the Court of Protection