Independent Mental Capacity Advocates

Abstract

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides that independent mental capacity advocates (IMCAs) must be consulted before certain decisions are made on behalf of people who lack capacity. This article describes the principles in the Act under which such decisions are made, the role of IMCAs and proposals for the establishment of the IMCA service.

Citation

Dow, J. (2006), "Independent Mental Capacity Advocates", Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 14 No. 1, pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/14769018200600005