The Safeguarding Adults Executive Board (SAEB) published a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) in November 2022 in respect of ‘Joan’. This Safeguarding Adult Review titled ‘Joan’s Legacy’ highlighted there was little recorded evidence of Joan’s wishes and feelings within records across the organisations. Documentation frequently referred to ‘best interests’ decisions being made, but without decision-specific mental capacity assessments being completed.

In response to SAR Joan, The SAEB Learning & Development (L&D) Subgroup conducted a multi-agency audit to evaluate the practical application of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and identify areas for improvement across the partnership.

You can view the full report here: SAEB Multi-agency MCA Audit

The SAEB Learning and Development subgroup Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2025 – 2026 webinar resources to support staff are accessible via the tabs below.

MCA Learning Week 2026: Webinar Resources

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Mental Capacity Act learning resources

Explore this collection of short webinar recordings from Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, created for MCA Learning Week in May 2026. These resources are designed to support confident, lawful and person-centred Mental Capacity Act practice across health, social care and partner services.

Use these webinars to refresh knowledge, support team learning, prompt reflective discussion and strengthen everyday MCA practice.

Featured webinar resources

The MCA in sudden physical health crises
Learn how the Mental Capacity Act applies when urgent decisions are needed during sudden or serious physical health situations. This session supports practitioners to think clearly about capacity, best interests and lawful decision-making under pressure.
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The MCA and other consent processes for 16–17-year-olds
Explore the relationship between the Mental Capacity Act, consent and decision-making for young people aged 16 and 17. This webinar provides helpful context for practitioners working across legal and clinical decision-making frameworks.
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The MCA and the MHA
Understand how the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act interact in practice. This session supports clearer thinking about the appropriate legal framework and how to uphold rights, safeguards and person-centred practice.
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The MCA and cultural competency
Consider how culture, identity, communication and lived experience should inform good MCA practice. This webinar supports more inclusive, respectful and person-centred approaches to capacity assessment and best interests decision-making.
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The MCA and routine clinical records
Strengthen everyday recording so that MCA decision-making is clear, proportionate and well evidenced. This session focuses on how routine clinical records can demonstrate good practice and support accountability.
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