Tests and Tools in Capacity Assessment

Aim:

• As every practitioner knows the test for capacity to be able to do something varies as it is task and time specific. This webinar will investigate some of the tests which have to be applied and consider what tools might be available to assist the practitioner

Outcome:

• Participants will:
  • Recognise the different tests which have evolved over time
  • Be encouraged to develop office tools to support assessment
  • Be aware of available tools to use

Agenda:

• Tests for Capacity
  • to get married
  • to litigate
  • to make gifts
  • to make a Will
  • to make day to day decisions about welfare issues
• Tools available for use in capacity assessment
• Approaching capacity assessment – use of third parties