Mental capacity to sexual relations

The Court of Protection regularly deals with the issue of mental capacity to engage in sexual relations. The cases range from young people with learning disability or autistic spectrum disorder to older people with dementia.

Now a major new film is in cinema’s that explores the issue in relation to an older couple one of whom as dementia. Called “Queen at sea” it was released on 18th September. Further information on the film (The Guardian interview): https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/sep/04/if-you-cant-understand-what-sex-is-its-irrelevant-if-you-seem-to-be-enjoying-it-how-queen-at-sea-upended-the-dementia-drama?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

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Edge Training deliver a wide range of courses on the Mental Capacity Act including a specialist course called: Sexual relations, restricting contact with others, the use of social media & the internet and the Mental Capacity Act. Details from: https://www.edgetraining.org.uk/

If you would like to enquire about commissioning us please email admin@edgetraining.org.uk or call 07825 731139.

Free training for families and carers on the Mental Capacity Act can be booked here: https://www.edgetraining.org.uk/freetrainingevents