How to seek, assess and record valid consent in care settings — and what to do when a person may lack capacity.
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Asking for and respecting a person’s consent is one of the most fundamental things anyone working in health and social care does. Consent means a person giving permission before they receive any care or treatment. It is not a form to be signed and forgotten, nor a box to be ticked at the start of a shift; it is a continuous, respectful conversation that runs through every interaction you have, from helping someone wash or dress to administering medication or carrying out a clinical procedure. At its heart, consent is about respect — recognising that the people you support are individuals with the right to make decisions about their own bodies and their own lives.
You will cover why consent matters (dignity, rights and the law), CQC Regulation 11 and the Care Certificate, the three requirements for valid consent (voluntary, informed, capacity), verbal, written and implied consent, the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, capacity assessment, best-interest decisions, lasting powers of attorney, advance decisions, deprivation of liberty, and how to record consent properly in the care record.
Bundle & save: pay for 2, get 3 — your 3rd course is free
It costs £9.00 — a one-off payment with no subscription. The price includes the online course, the assessment, and your certificate.
Yes. It is independently accredited by Assured CPD. Your certificate carries a unique ID and QR code that an employer or inspector can verify online at nexiscpd.co.uk/verify.
You study online at your own pace, then take a multiple-choice assessment with an 80% pass mark. As soon as you pass, your Assured CPD certificate is emailed to you and available to download instantly.
This certificate has no legal expiry; in line with UK best practice the certificate shows a recommended renewal date, typically every 3 years for this course.
Yes — the course is 100% online and works on any device. You get 12 months of access to the course materials from the date of purchase.
Enrol and begin straight away. Pass the assessment and your Assured CPD certificate is emailed instantly.