Mental Capacity Act 2005
The long awaited Mental Capacity Act 2005 received Royal Assent on 7 April 2005. The Act will come into force in 2007. For the first time in law there will be a clear statutory framework giving rights to those who lack capacity due to illness, injury or disability and to assist in decisions regarding their financial matters, their health and their welfare.
For a copy of the Act and guidance notes or for more information please see the website for the Department for Constitutional Affairs at www.dca.gov.uk.
See also the website for the Disability Rights Commission at www.drc-gb.org.
The National Service Framework for long-term conditions (NSF)
The NSF was published in March 2005 by the Department of Health. A copy of the document is available from the Department of Health website at www.dh.gov.uk
UKABIF
(United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Directory of Rehabilitation Services for Acquired Brain Injuries. The new Directory is available through their website at www.ukabif.org.uk.
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