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New NHS Guide for Mental Capacity Act

NHS England has new rules to help hospitals use the Mental Capacity Act for adults with learning disabilities. Staff should learn and use these rules.
The Act helps people over 16 in England and Wales who can't decide alone. It has 5 rules, like helping decide with support and choosing what's best.
Use a two-step test for decisions. Staff should work with family and carers. Barriers include quick decisions and lack of training.

New NHS Guide for Mental Capacity Act

NHS England has new rules to help hospitals use the Mental Capacity Act for adults with learning disabilities. Staff should learn and use these rules.
The Act helps people over 16 in England and Wales who can't decide alone. It has 5 rules, like helping decide with support and choosing what's best.
Use a two-step test for decisions. Staff should work with family and carers. Barriers include quick decisions and lack of training.