Posted: Monday 1 October 2007
Leading mental health charity Mind comments on the new Mental Capacity Act which comes into force today (Monday 1 October)
Mind Chief Executive Paul Farmer said:
" It gives people with mental health problems more control over their lives, so that they can choose how they are treated if they are unable to make decisions in the future. It allows them to choose trusted loved ones to make decisions in their best interests, and empowers them to make choices from dealing with their finances to their day-to-day care. Advocacy services will give a voice to some of the most isolated people. Most importantly, it gives people the legal backing to ensure their rights are protected."