Two phase approach to assessing mental capacity improves confidence of all...
Previous posts on this blog have pointed to the fact that there is a lack of knowledge in some areas around the mental capacity act. This paper sets out the learning from developing and implementing a...
View ArticleBenefits of participative research in medium secure settings
This study set out to understand whether recent approaches to informing people with learning disabilities about the findings of research ((e.g. simplified information sheets, reading out information...
View ArticleStructured assessment framework improves adherence to requirements of mental...
The Mental Capacity Act has created a legal framework for those supporting people with learning disabilities making decisions about the way they live their lives. The Act provides safeguards for those...
View ArticlePeople with learning disabilities still not getting adequate information and...
Making the decision to consent to medical treatment requires access to information, presented in clear and understandable ways. There is evidence that that people with learning disabilities do not...
View ArticlePositive public attitudes found in Irish survey to the expression of...
Supporting adults with learning disabilities to express their sexuality and form intimate relationships is an area that continues to challenge provider organisations. One of the factors that impacts on...
View ArticleCare Quality Commission publish monitoring report on Deprivation of Liberty...
The Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards provide a legal framework for hospitals and care homes to obtain a power to lawfully deprive people who are using their services of their...
View ArticleUse of simple visual prompt improves recording of capacity to consent...
This study set out to examine the practice of a number of psychiatrists working in a large learning disability service in relation to their recording capacity to consent to treatment and discussions...
View ArticleLet’s talk about sex! Sexual consent for people with learning disabilities
Nick Burton presents a recent literature review about the right to legal capacity to consent to sex for people with learning disabilities. He highlights a number of important questions that staff need...
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