Self-Neglect, Hoarding and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (06/02/2025)

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 through Safeguarding Adults procedures.

By the end of the course participants will:

• Have improved knowledge and application of robust assessments of capacity in relation to self-neglect safeguarding adults’ cases
• Understand the role of the local authority within the Care Act Safeguarding Regulations
• Be able to Identify the legal aspects of the MCA that have particular importance in safeguarding and consider the role and use of the Court of Protection
• Be able to consider how to use the MCA to respond to cases of self-neglect and identify and carry out best practice in the application of the Act.
• To address current Welsh legislation and procedures
• To look at hoarding, as an aspect of self-neglect

Target Audience:

This course is suitable for Social Workers, Practitioners/ Decision makers, Designated Safeguarding Person’s (DSP) etc. in adult statutory or social care, Practitioners/ Decision makers/DSP’s etc. in commissioned adult care/support settings, Health Practitioners, Housing and Police