welearn Wednesday: Mental capacity principles

April 26, 2023

Each month as part of welearn Wednesdays we present a new learning pack identified as a key learning topic from local serious incidents, investigations, complaints, litigation, or coroner cases. The learning may not have a direct link to your area of work; however, the learning provides an opportunity to reflect on some of the wider issues that could be useful for you to consider.

This month’s learning comes from incidents and complaints where we have not followed the guidance and law aspects of implementation of the Mental Capacity Act.  The lessons learnt identify that if we apply all the principles in a timely manner, we can ensure timely and considered care that does not breach the law, ensures safe care and better patient and carer experiences.

For more information please see welearn April newsletter.

If you would like to be involved in the welearn user reference group, please email marsha.jones3@nhs.net