Deprivation of liberty safeguards
My son is able to make some decisions for himself, but I know as a mum that he doesn’t fully […]
Support to make decisions
My daughter has a severe physical disability. She is not able to communicate verbally. She is, however, able to make
Deputyship and power of attorney
Up until my daughter turned 18, I had been able to consent to treatment on her behalf.I was told that
Parent’s story
My son has a severe learning disability and complex health needs, which mean he is unlikely to live past early
Best interest decision making
When making a best interest decision, it is important to gather as much information as possible in order to make
Making decisions for myself
As a young person with a life-limiting condition, I sometimes feel that things are being done on my behalf without
Restrictions and deprivation of liberty
Sometimes, best interests decisions about care or treatment for someone who lacks capacity to make those decisions for themselves can
Advanced decisions to refuse treatment (ADRT), attorneys and deputies
Where a person has capacity for a decision about specific medical treatment now, they can make an Advance Decision to
Best interests decision making
“Best interests” decision-making should always be collaborative. Whoever is the best interests decision-maker, there is an obligation in the MCA
Who is the best interests decision maker?
The decision about who is the best interests decision-maker is a crucial point, and the unhelpful answer is that it