Assessing Mental Capacity

When asking a client to make a decision, particularly the elderly, how can you be sure that they are able to fully understand the decision that they are making? Can you be sure that you can prove 'lucidity' at a later date should the beneficiaries or relatives of a 'client' contest your advice?

In this seminar we look at this very issue and the five key factors that should be used when assessing the 'mental capacity' of a client. For this seminar we are pleased to welcome as speakers Judy Wurr M.Sc. and Kathi Surtees both of whom are members of the Association of independent Visitors (uk) both of whom are able to utilise their extensive knowledge and resources in order to provide expertise in working with elderly and disabled people. Both Judy and Kathi have a comprehensive knowledge of Court of Protection and OPG procedures and of the health and social welfare context of clients.

Mental Capacity Act

In conjunction with this seminar we also examine the changes that were brought about with the advent of the Mental Capacity Act as of October 2007.

Are you familiar with the detail of this act and how it may affect your day to day business, particularly if you are drawing up a Lasting Power of Attorney for a client? But this familiarity is required in all day to day business. For example, have you come across a client whom has become disabled or injured and has been awarded 'compensation'? Is the compensation award under some form of 'trust'? Are you truly familiar with the procedures of the 'Court of Protection' under the 'Mental Capacity Act'? Come and find out more about this important subject.

This seminar has already been run successfully but is being planned for the new year. Contact us to register your interest in this seminar and keep on gaining those valuable CPD points!