MCA & DoLS (Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
Mental capacity, best interests decisions, and lawful restrictions — including LPS transition awareness at overview level.
Who this course is for
Care homes, domiciliary care, supported living, reablement, and other UK social care settings.
Key learning points
- Five Principles of the Mental Capacity Act
- Assessing Capacity
- Best Interests Decisions
- DoLS and LPS Awareness
Estimated duration
Approx. 41 minutes
Certificate and completion
After passing the end-of-course assessment, learners receive a digitally verified completion certificate. Organisations can assign this course, track learner progress, and manage completion records from the admin dashboard. Learners assigned by their employer may receive a certificate in their organisation's name, with completion recorded through their provider's training system.