A recently published national report on Safeguarding Adults Reviews (534 people died) noted concerns over the failure of health and social care staff to understand the impact of executive functioning in assessments of mental capacity. It stated: ‘An individual’s articulate, verbal presentation may give no cause to question capacity, yet their inability to follow through on stated decisions demonstrates potential loss of executive function, potentially making it difficult for them to follow through on decisions about safety or follow advice given about handling risky situations.’
The report can be downloaded from: https://www.local.gov.uk/publications/second-national-analysis-safeguarding-adult-reviews-april-2019-march-2023
Edge Training & Consultancy run a specialist course on Executive function and the MCA. Feedback from a recent course included:
‘Very informative. It was such an eye opener where we need to gain the experience and put into practice.’
‘Excellent training and really informative. I will certainly be able to apply this in my future practice.’
‘Excellently presented and interactive training. It was brilliant’
The next Event is on 27 November 2024 - click HERE to book. If you would like to enquire about commissioning us for this course please email admin@edgetraining.org.uk or call 07825 731139
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