Legal acts
Legislation affecting Adults' Social Care services and service users
Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is designed to protect people who cannot make decisions for themselves or lack the mental capacity to do so.
A person may have difficulties making some decisions either all or some of the time. This could be because of a range of reasons including a learning disability, dementia, a mental health problem, a brain injury or alcohol or drug abuse.
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice
- Mental Capacity Act on the NHS website
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 full text on legislation.gov.uk
Mental Health Act 2007
The Mental Health Act says how you can be treated if you have a mental disorder, and makes clear what your rights are.
- Mental Health Act 2007 full text on legislation.gov.uk
Further guidance and support
If you are unable to find the relevant support, get in touch with Adult's Health and Care: