SAEB Free Lunchtime Webinar: Back to Basics - Mental Capacity Act (MCA) - 11.06.26
Date: 11th June 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Join us for a practical and engaging session designed to refresh and strengthen your understanding of the Mental Capacity Act — one of the foundations of effective safeguarding practice across Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.
What this webinar will cover
- A clear overview of the MCA and its five statutory principles
- How to apply the two‑stage capacity test
- What constitutes reasonable belief and how to record capacity assessments lawfully
- Proportionate and defensible capacity assessments
- Applying the MCA in complex safeguarding contexts
- Learning from case studies
- Practical tips drawn from the SAEB MCA Audit
Why attend?
This session will help practitioners at all levels build confidence, improve decision‑making, and embed MCA‑aligned practice across safeguarding work. It’s also an excellent refresher for anyone involved in multi‑agency risk management, adult social care, housing, health, or emergency services.
Who should attend?
All frontline practitioners, team leaders, managers, and partners involved in safeguarding adults.
Presenters
- Frank Butau - Safeguarding Adults Lead, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (including Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals)
- Mark Easter - Deputy lead for Safeguarding Adults and the Mental Capacity Act, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL)
- Clare Gray - Named Professional Adult Safeguarding & MCA Lead for Inner NorthWest Division CLCH Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Register now and secure your spot!
For more information, please contact: makingsafeguardingpersonal@