If you are worried that someone may lack capacity to make a decision you will need to start by completing an assessment. The assessment needs to be completed on CareFirst 6 and there is also a Mental Capacity Assessment form.
The Social Care Institute for Excellence has produced an At a glance guide to the Mental Capacity Act, about assessing capacity and making decisions in a person’s best interests.
If you are dealing with a service user who has a Power of Attorney, you should use this checklist to ensure that correct procedures are followed.