Pre-Briefing Exercises

Watch “What is the Mental Capacity Act?” video to recap the MCA fundamental concepts, and ask yourself the following questions:

List some core principles and key considerations when conducting Mental Capacity Assessments.
What are some supports you can think of for clients with neuro-developmental disabilities when conducting Mental Capacity Assessments?

For e-learning participants, please bring your answers for discussion during the ADAP briefing.

Watch the video and attempt these questions:

With reference to MCA Principles, which aspects were done well in this interview?
What would you do differently as a mental capacity assessor?

For e-learning participants, please bring your answers for discussion during the ADAP briefing.

Watch the video, and consider the following questions:

Does this man have mental capacity for managing his own savings? Support your answer with clear evidence.
What other considerations or information would help you with a more conclusive and definitive decision about his financial decision making ability?

For e-learning participants, please bring your answers for discussion during the ADAP briefing.