Adults with Incapacity (Scotland Only)

New and existing care workers and other practitioners working in the health and social care settings.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain what 'incapacity' is and set out principles for those authorised to act on behalf of someone with incapacity
• Outline who is considered not to have capacity and the provisions made for those acting on their behalf
• Provide a framework for safeguarding the welfare and managing the finances of adults who lack capacity
• Explain the term 'proxy' as someone who has been authorised to act on behalf of an adult with incapacity
• Define the legal responsibilities of proxies and make sure they remain within the codes of practice