Mental Capacity Act (MCA) - SCIE Skip to content Search our site Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Information, guidance, and accredited training for care and health staff to support, protect and empower people who may lack capacity. Mental Capacity Act (MCA) directory Useful information and tools to aid the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Visit directory Introducing the MCA Why the MCA matters to everyone working in care, health, housing and other sectors. Find out more MCA in practice Guidance on assessing capacity and supporting decision making. Find out more MCA training Accredited training, open or tailored courses, plus free learning resources. View our courses Liberty Protection Safeguards Guidance and updates on the implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards. Find out more Deprivation of Liberty Guidance on understanding and managing DoLS. Find out more Independent Mental Capacity Advocate Understanding the role of mental capacity advocates. Find out more Webinar: Understanding the role of the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) View slides National Mental Capacity Forum The National Mental Capacity Forum is a joint Ministry of Justice and Department of Health and Social Care initiative. Its purpose is to advocate at a national level for the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). You will also find a guide on accessing your child’s trust fund when they reach adulthood.