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Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) Service |
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Written by Head of Capacity
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In most situations people who lack capacity will have a network of support from family members or friends (who take an interest in their welfare) or from a Lasting Power of Attorney. However, some people (who lack capacity) may have no one to support them, (other than paid staff) to make potentially life changing decisions. In order to address this gap The Mental Capacity Act has created an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) Service, appointed to represent and support such clients. There is now a legal requirement to ensure an IMCA is appointed in the event there is no NOK/friend available/prepared to act on the individual’s behalf. An IMCA will not be the decision maker; however the decisionmaker will have a duty to take into account the information given by the IMCA.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 August 2011 07:58 )
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