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Independent mental capacity advocate

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Mental Capacity Ltd - Glossary of terms

Mental Capacity Ltd

Works under the Mental Capacity Act to support people who can’t make or understand decisions by representing their views and Best Interests if they do not have a suitable friend of family member to represent them. This is a statutory role and should be actively referred to when significant decisions arise.

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