Correspondence

The NHS and people lacking mental capacity

Letter from Lucy Bonnerjea, Department of Health, Mental Capacity Policy and implementation Team

Applies to England

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Mental Capacity Act and MCA-DOLs (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) are confirmed. Much has already been achieved; and more needs to be done, to fully implement this important piece of legislation.

Published 13 July 2010