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The new independent mental capacity advocate service
Author(s)Andy Bradley
Journal titleWorking with Older People, vol 11, issue 1, March 2007
Pagespp 13-16
Source(Fuller information on the Act can be obtained from : www.dca.gov.uk/legal-policy/mental-capacity/index....
KeywordsMental disorder ; Court of protection ; Advocacy ; Law.
AnnotationThe Department of Health (DH) funded the social care organisation, Turning Point, to write and disseminate guidance for commissioners of the new independent mental capacity advocate service (MCA) service. The author of that guidance summarises its content, outlines some of the key challenges for commissioners, and highlights particular issues for advocacy organisations and older people. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-070501202 A
ClassmarkE: JVC: IQ: VR

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