UK Edition: Mental Capacity Act and Decision-Making at 16 Plus: Plain English Family Guide for SEND

A plain English guide for families about decision making once a young person reaches 16. It explains the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, that capacity is about a particular decision at a particular time, and what best interests decisions are.

A supported decision making planner helps families write down how their young person makes choices best. A decisions map shows who usually decides what. There is a short section on Lasting Power of Attorney and Court of Protection deputyship, and a page of questions to ask at reviews.

General information only, not legal advice. 8 A4 pages.

Keywords: Preparing for Adulthood, SEND, parents, carers, transition, post 16, Mental Capacity Act, decision making, Court of Protection