Legislation

Section 5 – Acts in connection with care or treatment

Introduction

This is probably the most important section of the act for social care workers. It defines the circumstances in which they can provide care or treatment for a person lacking capacity to consent without incurring personal liability. This section needs to be read in conjunction with section 6. That identifies more intrusive care or treatment […]

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