Best Interests Decision

BEST INTEREST DECISION (QMS-F044)

Document Ref: QMS-F044 (Best Interests Decision)
Version: 1.0
Confidentiality Level: HIGH (Restricted Access - Legal)
CQC Alignment: Effective (Consent to Care)
Statutory Framework: Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005

Service User Full Name

Service User ID Number

Operating Local Authority

Care Funding & Financial Arrangements

SECTION 1 - The Decision Context

What is the specific decision that needs to be made?

Date the MCA (Form 43) was completed proving lack of capacity

SECTION 2 - Statutory Consultation

Legal Authority Check

Who has been consulted regarding this decision? (Select all that apply)

Family Member / Next of Kin

Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA)

Social Worker / Care Manager

General Practitioner (GP)

No one available to consult (Service User is unbefriended - Local Authority / IMCA involvement required)

Summary of Consultation

SECTION 3 - The Best Interests Checklist

Past and Present Wishes

Will the service user regain capacity in the future?

Justification for Immediate Decision

Consideration of Alternatives

SECTION 4 - The Final Decision & Declarations

Details of the Best Interests Decision

Decision Maker Name (Agency Assessor)

Professional Title

Date of Assessment