Understanding Mental Capacity Sites
The Understanding Mental Capacity Policy, Procedure and Practice (APPP) site is a specialist site containing all key legislation, policy and practice guidance related to the Mental Capacity Act for front line staff and service users/carers.This site is available off the peg or it can be localised to suit your specific requirements and services.
- key national legislation, policy and practice guidance, including the Care Act and Care and Support Statutory Guidance;
- available off the peg or to localise for your specific needs and services (see How We Work);
- all content is edited and formatted for ease of access;
- branding, by using your corporate colours and logo.
- adapts to smart phone and tablet technology, enabling it to be used by staff who work remotely or require information during home visits;
- update email alert to all registered staff to inform of latest changes;
- Practice Hotspots area, managed by you hosting current practice information, including staff presentations, key messages from senior managers, Safeguarding Adult Review reports, etc;
- local document store for leaflets and forms, directly managed by you;
- reading confirmation – staff can sign when they have read chapters;
- ePractice – short online quizzes for staff to test their understanding of key chapter content;
- monitoring of site usage;
- email / newsletter facility to communicate APPP site news;
- links to electronic recording systems.
- improved understanding of social work staff of MCA legislation and principles;
- provides a one stop shop for all MCA guidance, assessment forms and information in line with the Cheshire West ruling;
- increased use of the MCA guidance as it is easily accessible via its own website;
- improved practice with service users in relation to issues of mental capacity
