The role of the independent mental capacity advocate in adult protection

The Journal of Adult Protection

Volumn 9, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 38-45

  Gorczynska, Teresa ^a   Thompson, David ^a  

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Author keywords

Adult protection; Independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA); Mental capacity

Indexed keywords

EID: 57749165044     PISSN: 14668203     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14668203200700027     Document Type: Review

References (7)

1. ADASS (2007) Practice Guidance: Criteria for the use of IMC's in safeguarding adults cases. London: ADASS.
2. DCA (2007) Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice (2007 final ed). London: The Stationery Office.
3. Department of Health (2000) No Secrets: Guidance on implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse. London: DoH.
4. The Mental Capacity Act (2005).
5. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Independent Mental Capacity Advocates) (Expansion of Role) Regulations 2006.
6. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate) (General) Regulations 2006.
7. Redley M, Luke L, Keeley H, Clare I & Holland A (2006) Evaluation of the Pilot Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) Service. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.