CSAB Practitioner Forum MCA resource pack; CSAB held their 4th Practitioner Forum event online on the 16th April 2026. The event included practitioners from various agencies across Cumbria and included a short presentation with reminders of the MCA Principles, Functional Test, Recording, Executive Functioning and Fluctuating Capacity. There was further opportunity for learning through group discussion and use of case studies. CSAB have developed a resource pack with a recording of the event, slides and case studies which we would encourage is used to further support learning or safeguarding supervision in team meetings.
- You can view the recording of the event by clicking the link here.
- You can view the slides from the event by clicking here.
You can view the Case Studies discussed during the break-out rooms that took place during the event as follows:
Case Study 1: Elizabeth. Case Study 2: Omar. Case Study 3: Peter.
Other Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Resources
- The Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice provides guidance to all those who care for and/or make decisions on behalf of adults who lack capacity. The code includes case studies and clearly explains in more detail the key features of the Mental Capacity Act.
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- This publication explores care and support planning within direct care settings under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). The particular focus is on care planning and delivery of day to day care, support and treatment in direct care settings.
- MCA Guidance Note: Assessment and Recording of capacity - 39A Essex Chambers
- MCA Guidance Note: Best Interests - 39A Chambers Essex Chambers
- NHS Guidance for MCA
- Guidance on the use of the Mental Capacity Act for decisions regarding clinical treatment and care:
- DocumentDocument
- Mental Capacity Toolkit
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You can view a presentation from Professor Michael Preston-Shoot at our recent Safeguarding Conference on 8th March 2023. The presentation uses real stories and experiences to remind practitioner of the need to consider and assess capacity when working with adults who self neglect and the importance of avoiding what is often referred to as a 'lifestyle choice'.
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This case study has been anonymised and is not from the local area and can be used in team meetings and training to explore: Where is the Mental Capacity Act relevant in this case? | Where was the Act applied correctly? | Were there any missed opportunities?
- NHS Ability have new guidance and resources from NHS England, to help hospital staff work out if people with a learning disability in hospital have mental capacity and to get the right support if they do not: Guidance to support implementation of the Mental Capacity Act in acute trusts
- Mental Capacity Act 2005