The Mental Capacity Act enables people to plan ahead and gives them the power to make choices for their future. It addresses the need to make decisions for persons who are 21 years or older when they lack mental capacity to make those decision for themselves.

The combination of simplified template forms, psychologist reports and applications using simplified track in the iFAMS system reduces the cost and simplifies the application process for the parents or legal guardians of children with special needs.

The Code of Practice provides guidance and information about how the Mental Capacity Act works in practice. The Code applies to everyone who deals with a person lacking mental capacity, including psychologists, caregivers, friends and family.

The Code of Ethics sets out to provide guidance for psychologists practising in Singapore. Click on the link below to read about the general principle and guidelines to follow when you conduct mental capacity assessments.