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Mental Capacity
Mental Capacity
Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Act supports and protects people over 16 who lack capacity to make decisions.
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
DoLS provides protection for vulnerable people who can't consent to their care arrangements.
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