Best Interests Assessor (Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards)
CurrentThis role is part of the Safeguarding Adults service of Essex County Council. Assessments are completed in conjunction with S12 doctors, to decide on whether or not there is a deprivation of liberty taking place and whether or not it is in a person's best interests, (see the legislation as described above). I am also a qualified Practice Educator in Social.