Understanding mental capacity in adults and applying legislation to practice

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#Mental health

What mental capacity is and what it means for adults in a variety of acute and community settings.

Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

Authors

Emma Stevens

Designated professional for adult safeguarding, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (North Yorkshire), England.

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Psychosocial Intervention Programme

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