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Mental Capacity Act Learning Days in 2008
We held very successful learning events on 26th & 27th March in Bristol and 15th & 16th April in Taunton, where delegates learnt about the Mental Capacity Act (2005) which came into effect from April 2007.
They learned to answer ‘yes’ to the following questions -
- Do you know how to test for mental capacity?
- Do you when you must involve an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate?
- Do you know the difference between an ‘advance statement’ and an ‘advance decision’?
In addition, delegates learnt how to complete an Advanced Care Planning document. This enables residents to express their wishes about how they wish to be supported in the future, should they ever be unable to express their wishes. They also watched specialist DVD's created by SHARP Records & Plans which demonstrated practical ways to introduce Advance Care Planning.
A selection of delegates written feedback from this and previous courses
"The whole day was very useful. I was in the dark and am now enlightened!"
"I found the whole course informative and interesting"
"A very nice 2 days - very enjoyable and informative -thanks to the team!"
"The training has been concise and clear"
"Nice venue, friendly speakers, lots of time for Q&A"
"....Very informative sessions...."
"Presentation was very good and at a pace to easily absorb"
"The whole course has been very beneficial"
"My knowledge has increased ten-fold"
"I feel ready to teach my staff all the information"
"A very good day"
"Wonderful planning and delivery"
100% of all delegates in these courses confirmed that they had an increased understanding of the Mental Capacity Act after completing the course!
Nearly 95% said they had increased confidence and competence in discussing Advance Care Planning with their residents.
100% of all delegates agreed that the facilitators had enabled to take part in the days as they wished.
Speakers
David Pennington, who is leading the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act in the South West of England, gave a very enthusiastic overview of the Act and its implications
Andrew Makin, Director of Nursing, Registered Nursing Homes Association, contributed more knowledge on the role of IMCAs as well as a very illuminating presentation and discussion on Resuscitation Decisions
Dr Harry Yoxall, a practising GP and Secretary of Somerset Local Medical Committee wittily portrayed the life of a GP and how care home staff can ease the burden!
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