Social Work perspectives on Mental Capacity Act decision making in the context of practice with people with young onset dementia

Stefan Brown

Social Work perspectives on Mental Capacity Act decision making in the context of practice with people with young onset dementia

Stefan Brown

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Abstract

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) in England and Wales provides a legal framework for those who lack capacity to make decisions. Social workers use the MCA to assess mental capacity and make Best Interests decisions in their practice. Little is known about how social workers use the MCA in their day-to-day practice to make decisions. Drawing on the findings of a qualitative research study using grounded theory, this thesis explores how social workers use the MCA to make decisions in the context of their practice with people who have young onset dementia (YOD).

Original language	English
Qualification	Ph.D.
Awarding Institution	Royal Holloway, University of London
Supervisors/Advisors	Keating, Frank, Supervisor Marriott, Jane, Supervisor
Award date	1 May 2024
Publication status	Submitted - 20 Dec 2023

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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

Mental Capacity
Rights based approaches
Decision making
Best Interests
Social Work practice
Young onset dementia
social constructivism
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Mental Capacity assessment

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Final approved Phd Thesis Stefan Brown April 2024 FINAL

Sociology of Mental Health and Illness Five Minute Thesis Prize
Brown, S. (Recipient), 10 Jul 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

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Social Work perspectives on Mental Capacity Act decision making in the context of practice with people with young onset dementia

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Sociology of Mental Health and Illness Five Minute Thesis Prize

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