Best Interest Assessor - HMS1060

Assessment 1: Written plan

Students can have the opportunity for formative feedback on a written plan for the assignment.  Formative feedback may include comments on the relevance of the topic chosen, the areas intended to be covered, the authors and research intended to be drawn upon etc.

Written plan

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Complete a BIA assessment using current assessment criteria within which includes critical evaluation of evidence and assessment process.

Written Assignment

<p>This module explores the law and policy requirements for the Best Interest Assessor (BIA) role under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Mental Capacity Act 2005). You will focus on the core skills and knowledge required to meet the supervisory body’s regulations and will be encouraged to critically evaluate this knowledge. </p>

School of Human and Health Sciences

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Social Care and Counselling

HMS1060 - Best Interest Assessor

Best Interest Assessor

Promote the rights, dignity and self-determination of people who lack capacity within a culturally competent decision making process.

Have an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Mental Health Assessor, Best Interest Assessor and other professionals involved in the decision making process.

Demonstrate the ability to obtain, evaluate and analyse complex evidence and differing views and to weigh them appropriately in the decision making process.  Demonstrate the ability to keep appropriate records and to provide clear and reasoned reports in accordance with legal requirements and good practice.

Critically understand what constitutes a deprivation of liberty.

Demonstrate the ability to apply the relevant legislative frameworks, associated guidance and policy relating to mental capacity, mental disorder and the deprivation of liberty.

Critically understand the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessment framework.