For service users -The Act aims to empower and protect people who may not be able to make some decisions for themselves. It also enables people to plan ahead in case they are unable to make important decisions for themselves in the future. : Every person, whatever their disability, has the right to make their own decisions wherever possible.
For Staff: The Act applies to all professions including– doctors, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, healthcare assistants, and support staff/carers. These staff and their employers have a duty to ensure they know how to use it.
