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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Mental Capacity Act Myth Busters

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Can my decision to refuse to allow my sister who lacks capacity to have the COVID-19 vaccine be overruled?

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Can Health and Social Care Professionals visit my family member without notifying me or allowing me to be present, If I am their LPA?

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LPS and DoLS – How are they different?

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Human Rights Quiz

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Human rights the foundation of great care

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Vaccination, consent, and capacity in a care setting: How to decide?

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Out of sight – who cares? Restraint, segregation and seclusion review – Lessons for all sectors

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