Useful information

Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice

NICE guidelines Decision making and mental capacity

Identifying a Deprivation of Liberty: A Practical Guide

Skills for Care: Training Guide for Social Care Providers - updated July 2024

Useful links

Care and Support Statutory Guidance

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/care-act-statutory-guidance/care-and-support-statutory-guidance

Chapter 14 is statutory guidance on safeguarding adults.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

https://www.nice.org.uk/

Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)

https://www.scie.org.uk/