Policy

Everyone should have equal rights to make choices and decisions in all matters that affect their lives. People who have difficulty in making decisions should be given support to help them in their decision-making.

Those who lack capacity to make their own decisions or to consent to a decision that concerns them should also be protected against abuse.

For more details on our mental capacity policy position download from the bottom of this page:

• Our capacity and consent policy position paper

Contact us

Email: Policy

Our Mental Capacity Policy Expert is:

Pauline Thompson