Self-Neglect with a focus on MCA

Level: Themed

Date/s: 09/09/2022

Time: 9:30- 13:00

Venue: Virtual Meeting - Microsoft Teams link to be sent once accepted onto course    View on Map

Requires Introduction to Safeguarding : Y

Cut Off Date For Applications: 02/09/2022

Places left: 21

Course Description

This is a half-day themed course MSP have commissioned will be delivered by a subject expert who has a focus on mental capacity.

Self-Neglect is prevalent across all areas in Manchester and Nationwide and is a common theme in many serious case reviews.

Please apply for this course if you work with adults in Manchester and need to understand issues around self-neglect and mental capacity assessments.

You need to have completed a basic awareness safeguarding course within the past 3 years to qualify for this course.

By attending this training, there is an expectation that all attendees agree to switch on their cameras when on Teams to allow for an engaging training session.

Aims

The aim of this course is to provide an awareness of Self-Neglect and take into consideration what the mental capacity act means in this context

The training will examine

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Assessments

Cases and rulings under the law

Self-Neglect and unconscious bias

Concept of Think Family and carers

Learning Outcomes

• Aware of the principles of Mental Capacity Act particularly in relation to self-neglect
• Understand executive function and “unwise decisions”
• Equip professionals with increased legal literacy and what legal duties are
• Gain knowledge and more confidence around Mental Capacity Assessments

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