Rachel Griffiths

Rachel has huge experience and knowledge in the area of Mental Capacity, including how to recognise deprivation of liberty, when and how to assess capacity and how to go about making decisions in someone’s best interests. She is nationally recognised as a leading voice with regards to Mental Capacity, and is involved with setting the agenda as well as providing advice and information about Mental Capacity. The information, guidance and support that Rachel provides helps to ensure that the way people work is within the law and recognises that the person using services is always at the centre of any decisions made.
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Do I need to register with the CQC when starting up an ear syringing service and how much will it cost?

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Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS): what do they mean, how can care providers be ready? [including a free webinar!]

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As a service user, if I don’t want unvaccinated staff caring for me, can I voice this or is it considered discriminatory?

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Having removed the nurse call bell for safety reasons, how can we ensure the resident’s needs are still met?

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Human rights: how do they work in practice?

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Staying up late or bed at half eight?

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How to Ensure that People Protected by DoLS are Happy

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Is it acceptable to use a harness to help support someone’s upper body if they consent to its use?

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