- Trainer
- Edge Training - Tim Baldwin
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see training calendar
- Course details
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Course Aim
• Identify key aspects of mental capacity law with reference to statute and the Code
• Establish frameworks for the accurate recording of essential evidence
• Ensure staff are clear on good and bad recording techniques
• Identify the key law to guide completion of the COP forms.
• An overview of giving evidence in the Court of Protection and key mistakes to avoid
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course participants will be have:
• Increased knowledge of mental capacity law and practice
• Increased knowledge of the statutory frameworks and rules within which the court operates
• Enhanced skills to deal with report writing and preparing evidence for the Court of Protection
• Increased confidence with attending court.
Please note: For this course to be successful, delegates must have had training on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and remind themselves of Sections 1-6 of the Act before attending.
- Course length
- 1 day
- Knowledge and Skills Framework
- The role of social workers working with adults (2) Person-centred practice (3) Effective assessments and outcome based support planning (6) Organisational context (9)
- Professional Capability Framework
- Values and Ethics: Apply social work ethical principles and values to guide professional practice (2) Knowledge: Apply knowledge of social sciences, law and social work practice theory (5) Contexts and organisations: Engage with, inform, and adapt to changing contexts that shape practice. Operate effectively within multi agency and inter professional partnerships and settings (8)
- Target group
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Nominations for Social Workers from Older People’s, All Age Disability team and Mental Health teams
- Booking
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Nominations only
