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Government proposals to close the Bournewood gap
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine, DEERY Anthony
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 142, November/December 2006, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
The authors explain the government's proposals to address some of the issues required to close the 'Bournewood Gap'. The safeguards are for people who lack capacity and are deprived of their liberty but do not receive mental health legislation safeguards. The principles of the Mental Capacity Act will apply, including the requirement to act in the best interests of the incapacitated person and in the least restrictive manner.
Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005: Part 2
- Authors:
- GRIMSHAW Catherine, CURRAN Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 140, July/August 2006, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
The 2005 Mental Capacity Act is due to come into force in April 2007. This article summarises some of the main issues in the Act to guide practitioners, ensure compliance with the lat and to reflect good practice. The article looks briefly at: assessments of capacity; maximising capacity; advance decisions; confidentiality and disputes.
Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005: Part 1
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 138, March/April 2006, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
This article provides an overview of the Mental Capacity Act which received Royal Assent on 7 April 2005. It covers England and Wales, and provides a statutory framework for decision-making on behalf of adults who cannot take decisions for themselves because of incapacity, either temporary or permanent. It also provides guidance for adults who wish to plan for the future in event that they lose their capacity to act.