...Yasmin Palmer; Rachel Nabirinde; Peter Ilmari Beazley Purpose The Mental Capacity Act (2005; MCA ) entered into force in 2007, some 18 years ago. Since its implementation, several authors have identified gaps in knowledge and confidence in different professional groups. There has, however, been...

...) to encourage leaders to examine the perspectives they took when discussing safeguarding issues. Findings Language used to evaluate safeguarding incidents, particularly the terms care, capacity and consequences exposed contrary understanding and application of policy, potentially increasing risk...

...Owen P. O'Sullivan Purpose The prominence of the best interests principle in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 represented an important transition to a more resolutely patient-centred model regarding decision-making for incapable adults (“P”). This paper aims to examine the courts’ consideration...

... that require further attention are self-neglect; capacity and consent and residents in care homes who pose potential risks to other residents and staff. Social implications ASPSA 2007 has helped to raise awareness of adults at risk of harm within the local communities and as social issue more generally...

... is complex with contrasting definitions and aetiology, accompanied by debates on the principles that guide intervention. Decision‐making capacity is a key pivot upon which professional responses to self‐neglect turn. Intervention in self‐neglect requires careful exploration in the context of principles...

...) has published helpful guidance on the management of escalating concerns in care homes, which helpfully informs arrangements for adult protection and provider performance to be managed in tandem. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Vulnerable adults Capacity Consent Significant harm...