One-day course (9.30am-4pm) delivered via Zoom or in-person providing information to help Adult Social Care staff understand the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and their implementation throughout the social care sector.

The training course is aimed at  front line staff.  Separate training is available for managers and for in-house trainers.

Using discussion, debate and case studies the workshop will cover the following:

  • Increasing awareness of the Mental Capacity Act
  • Understanding how the Act impacts people who have a learning disability and those supporting them
  • Understanding how the Safeguards impact on people who have a learning disability and those supporting them
  • Recent developments
  • Knowing where to access further sources of advice and support in relation to the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Discussion, debate and case studies

Feedback received:

“Great course, very enjoyable.  I’ve learnt a lot.”

“Very enjoyable, worthwhile and informative; the day went very quickly and I was engaged throughout.”

Costs:

  • £100 (ARC members)
  • £130 (Non-members)

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In-house workshops

We also offer this workshop on an in-house basis exclusively for your organisation.  One of our expert trainers can deliver this training course online for up to 16 people per session. For the flat rate of £750 (ARC Members) or £850 (Non-Members), we can deliver this bespoke training at a time most convenient to you.

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