Mental capacity
Learn about the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and capacity and consent, the reasonable adjustments needed to make to ensure adults with learning disabilities can make informed decisions about their care, and when you need to make best interest decisions.
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Available to RCN members
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at the nursing workforce across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
What will this resource give me?
- the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- the reasonable adjustments you can make to aid better understanding and communication
- information on when a best interest decision is indicated.
Resource last reviewed
13 Sept 2022
Resource lead
The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually in line with the RCN Quality Assurance policy, all RCN Learn resources meet the RCN’s Nine Quality Standards.
