Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Policy

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Description: This policy outlines the role and responsibilities of the CCG in ensuring that providers of healthcare understand the Act and provides guidance for GPs and their practice staff

This policy is written for both commissioners of NHS services and GPs and their practice staff and will:

Outline the role and responsibilities of the CCG in ensuring that providers of healthcare understand the Act and provide guidance for GPs and their practice staff in the assessment of mental capacity. The policy will make it clear when a formal capacity assessment will be required and provides documentation to be used.