13 codes of practice have been published by the Decision Support Service, providing guidance as to functions and responsibilities under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (as amended).
Broadly speaking, the 13 codes of practice can be broken down into three categories:
- One is for anybody to use when they are involved with a relevant person, especially when the person must make an important decision:
- Code of Practice for Supporting Decision-Making and Assessing Capacity (Download)
- Five are for decision supporters:
- Seven are for certain professionals and groups when they are working with a relevant person, especially when an important decision needs to be made.
- Code of Practice for Financial Service Providers (Download)
- Code of Practice for General Visitors (Download)
- Code of Practice for Healthcare Professionals (Download)
- Code of Practice for Independent Advocates (Download)
- Code of Practice for Legal Practitioners (Download)
- Code of Practice for Special Visitors (Download)
- Code of Practice on Advance Healthcare Directives for Healthcare Professionals (Download)
Last Updated: 30 May 2023