The capacity assessment level 2 form must be used for capacity assessments requiring a greater level of formality, these include setting up and reviewing support packages, accommodation, adult safeguarding and serious medical treatment.
This Mental Capacity Assessment provides a framework to protect and restore power to those who may lack capacity, or who have reduced capacity to make a particular decision at a particular time. It places the adult who is being assessed at the centre of the decision making process.
The form is divided into the following sections:
It also contains some guidance and links to explanatory information.
As the assessor, you should ensure you distinguish facts from opinion throughout the assessment.
None of the information entered into this online form will be stored by us. It will be sent directly to the email address provided.
Is there an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment in place that covers this decision?
For example carers, GP, doctors, district nurses etc. This should include interviews, records and discussions including past and present wishes of the person concerned, which should be attached/included in this assessment.
Check if there is a place or time of day that would most suit them.
Including the reason that capacity is being questioned, the rationale and purpose of the assessment and possible outcomes.
There are five principles that must guide all of the assessment and must be evidenced in your recording:
