Mental Capacity Act Assessment Helper
A structured tool for decision-specific capacity assessment under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Mental Capacity Act Assessment Helper
This tool walks you through a structured, decision-specific capacity assessment under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It covers the five statutory principles, the two-stage test, executive capacity and (where required) best interests decision-making. Complete the steps in order, then download a branded A4 assessment record.
Privacy notice
This tool runs entirely in your browser. No data leaves your device. Nothing is sent to a server. You may optionally save your progress to your browser's local storage using the “Save progress” button on each step.
Disclaimer
This tool is an aid to assessment and recording. It does not replace the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice, your employer's official capacity recording forms, or specialist legal advice. Use alongside, not instead of, your local recording requirements.
Before you begin, check that you have:
- Identified the specific decision to be assessed
- Considered what practicable steps you will take to support the person
- Arranged any communication support required
- Identified the best time and setting for this assessment