Guidance to support implementation of the Mental Capacity Act in acute trusts for adults with a learning disability

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This guidance supports trusts and community providers in enabling frontline staff to fulfil their legal requirements under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, specifically when supporting people with a learning disability.

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Guidance to support implementation of the Mental Capacity Act in acute trusts for adults with a learning disability

Guidance to support implementation of the Mental Capacity Act in acute trusts for adults with a learning disability

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Accessible content. Published 28 May 2025.

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Appendix 1: Advice on how to undertake the 2-stage test for mental capacity

Appendix 1: Advice on how to undertake the 2-stage test for mental capacity

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Appendix 2: Checklist for preparing to assess the mental capacity of someone with a learning disability

Appendix 2: Checklist for preparing to assess the mental capacity of someone with a learning disability

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Appendix 3: Mental Capacity assessment flowchart

Appendix 3: Mental Capacity assessment flowchart

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Reasonable adjustments that can support assessment of capacity of people with a learning disability

Reasonable adjustments that can support assessment of capacity of people with a learning disability

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Template form - Mental Capacity Act assessment decision record

Template form - Mental Capacity Act assessment decision record

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Template form - recording mental capacity assessment best interests decision making

Template form - recording mental capacity assessment best interests decision making

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Mental Capacity Act assessment poster

Mental Capacity Act assessment poster

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