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The Assessor (anyone) can carry out a capacity assessment for example, a friend, family members, a careworker, an occupational therapist, a nurse, a doctor or a socialworker What are the key elements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 The key element is the fact that the MCA is a decision support tool.
Providers also highlighted the council’s investment in the care workforce, including by funding them to pay above the above the real living wage (currently £12 an hour) and cover holiday pay, sick pay and travel time, thereby boosting recruitment and retention.
During the pandemic, despite risk to themselves, they continued to go out every day to ensure older and disabled people could live safely and well at home, acting as a lifeline for many.” Vic Rayner (@vicrayner) December 31, 2022.
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