Roald Dahl Nurses 2025

Mental Capacity Act 2005, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputies, workshop given by Dr Zoe Picton-Howell at the Roald Dahl Nurses Conference in Birmingham, UK on 13th May 2025.

These slides apply to England and Wales. Please see below for the equivalent Scottish law and resources.

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POWERPOINT SLIDES: MCA Deputyship LPA Roald Dahl May 2024 FINAL

In addition to the slides from the workshop there are many resources on our website which you will find useful, in particular the following:-

Children and Young People Resources (includes Scottish links)

Deputies and Powers of Attorney – Making decisions for those who lack capacity

Disability Resources including the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Code

Human Rights Resources (also applies in Scotland)

Learn with Dr Dog -Three models of disability (also applies in Scotland)

Scotland

This link from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland has information and guidance on the Adults With Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, Power of Attorney, Welfare Guardianship and Financial Guardianship.

Thank you to everyone who attended the workshop in Birmingham. We always welcome your feedback and suggestions for additional resources. Please do not hesitate to get in contact using the Contact tab above if you would welcome a similar workshop or a workshop on another healthcare law issue in your organisation/region.