What are the mental capacity policies?

The mental capacity policies are a set of guidelines and procedures that ensure that people receive the support they need to make decisions in their best interests. They include:

* The right to make decisions: Everyone has the right to make decisions, regardless of their level of capacity.

* The presumption of capacity: It is assumed that people have the capacity to make decisions until proven otherwise.

* Supported decision-making: People who have difficulty making decisions may be supported by others, such as family members, friends, or professionals.

* Advance decisions: People can make decisions in advance about what they want to happen if they lose capacity in the future.

* Guardianship: Guardianship is a legal process that may be used to protect the interests of people who lack capacity.

The mental capacity policies are designed to protect the rights of people with disabilities and ensure that they are able to make decisions in their best interests.