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LAC (2006) 15: The Mental Capacity Act and the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) service
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:1 November 2006
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Publication format:Electronic Only
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Gateway reference:7267
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Pages:4
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Copyright holder:Crown
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 becomes law on 1st April 2007. The Department of Health is making resources available to enable Councils with Social Services Responsibilities (CSSRs) to: a) train staff across their Implementation Network to understand the implications of the Act and to act accordingly; b) commission an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) service to be in place by 1st April 2007, and c) increase the staff time needed for assessments of capacity and best interests decisions
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