The controversial Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill has attracted further criticism from care organisations.
Concerns have been raised after figures revealed a sharp rise in Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) applications by care homes and hospitals.
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More than social care organisations have signed an open letter expressing their opposition to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill.
Minister for Care Caroline Dinenage has written an open letter addressing concerns over the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill. The Bill,
Campaigners have once again voiced their unease over a reform to the Mental Capacity Act making its way through Parliament.
Judy Downey, Chair and CEO of The Relatives & Residents Association, tells CHP worrying elements remain in the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill, despite some of the sector’s concerns being taken on board The unexpected introduction
Care leaders have urged the Government to eliminate a conflict of interest within its mental capacity reform proposals. The Mental
Paul Burstow, Chair of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), has added his voice to the growing chorus of
The Government has been urged to collaborate with the care sector on mental capacity law reforms reaching a key stage
Care leaders have urged the Government to urgently rethink its Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill as it enters a crucial stage
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