Understanding the mental capacity act and how it applies to decisions made by or for our young people is essential. This document comprises the notes used by Bright Futures to deliver a workshop to parents.
A basic overview based on a Disabled young person in their 20s. I have left out information that is not relevant, or not likely to be relevant, to such a person. Therefore, these notes are not, in any way comprehensive.
The threshold for support from the Disabled Children’s Team is very high. This is a link to the eligibility criteria on the AfC website so you can see for yourself what an assessment will be looking at.
Outcomes are the end result of the social care assessment and the social care plan – what the young person wants to achieve. This document has a few examples of what makes a good outcome and what is not a good outcome
This resource is a guide to the Care Act with the full title of: 'How to get the right support from your local authority'. It is one of several useful guides produced by hft. hft is a long established charity supporting people with learning disabilities. They provide resources, such as this guide, and a range of services.
This is a document about mental capacity assessments and the guiding principles to help you understand how the Mental Capacity Act might affect your young person and their decision making.