DCC-i Resource Library · BASW-Approved CPD Provider
From DCC-i, a BASW-approved CPD provider for social care and support: search our library of practice resources covering mental capacity, safeguarding, legal literacy, strengths-based practice and reflective supervision. Resources work for individual CPD, team learning, supervision preparation and live casework across social work, NHS mental health, adult social care and the wider support workforce.
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Handpicked practice resources for social care CPD, mental capacity and strengths-based practice.
A clinical guidance resource outlining the legal and ethical requirements for obtaining valid consent under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, with a focus on prescribing cannabis-based medicinal products…
A Court of Protection decision addressing an application for a personal welfare deputy for a young adult with profound disabilities and complex medical needs. The court considered the…
This report focuses specifically on children’s capacity and decision-making in complex medical and legal contexts. It examines key cases involving looked-after children and serious medical treatment, clarifying when…
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DCC-i Resource Library
Use the filters below to narrow the library by topic, who it's for, when you'd use it and how long it takes. Stack as many as you need.
This Court of Protection judgment explores how capacity is assessed under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in complex, high-risk situations.…
A Court of Protection judgment determining SF’s habitual residence, focusing on cross-border jurisdiction between Scotland and England, capacity under the…
A follow-up Court of Protection decision addressing SF’s best interests regarding residence, weighing the benefits of remaining in a stable…
A Court of Protection decision addressing an application for a personal welfare deputy for a young adult with profound disabilities…
This case concerns a vulnerable 17-year-old with complex mental health conditions whose care involved restrictive hospital measures amounting to a…
This case examines the legal framework around deprivation of liberty, mental health treatment, and the interaction between the Mental Capacity…
This case involves a 70-year-old woman with cognitive impairment who was found to lack capacity in relation to contact decisions…
This judgment addresses whether a vulnerable adult lacking capacity to make contact decisions should be protected from a controlling relationship.…
A complex Court of Protection case concerning a young adult with learning disabilities and autism, focusing on decisions about residence,…
This employment tribunal case involves Dr D Wilde and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, where the claimant challenged their dismissal.…
This tribunal case involves Michelle Hepburn’s claims against Newcastle City Council, including failure to make reasonable adjustments, victimisation, whistleblowing detriment,…
This case concerns Miss Sandra Moody’s claims against the London Borough of Southwark, including unfair dismissal, race discrimination, harassment, and…
Employment Tribunal judgment in the case of Mrs L Foster v Wirral Borough Council, heard in Manchester in December 2025.…
Employment Tribunal judgment in the case of Ms A Afzal v Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, heard in Birmingham in April…
Employment Tribunal judgment addressing claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination arising from disability, failure to make reasonable adjustments, and harassment. The…
Employment Tribunal judgment concerning an application for costs following strike out and anonymity applications within ongoing discrimination proceedings. The Tribunal…
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A comprehensive, evidence-based resource for forensic mental health social work, featuring audit tools, templates, statutory guidance, and best practice materials.…
A comprehensive legal guide summarising the key principles and case law relating to Article 5 of the European Convention on…
A detailed legal resource explaining the interpretation and application of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, covering…
This High Court case considers whether a local authority fulfilled its legal duties under the Care Act 2014, Housing Act…
This High Court case examines claims relating to alleged unlawful detention and treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983, including…
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This academic article examines how human rights are monitored and upheld in care homes for older people across Europe, focusing…
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This resource explores how legal frameworks apply to disordered eating within mental health and capacity law, focusing on the interaction…
A case where the court considered whether a woman’s care at home amounted to a deprivation of liberty. She had…
This case concerns Steven Neary, an autistic adult with a learning disability, who was placed in a local authority support…
This case involves AG, a 24‑year‑old with a learning disability and mental health needs, where concerns were raised about coercion…
This case law outlines how the courts interpret deprivation of liberty and best interests in practice, particularly applying the “continuous…
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This case considers a vulnerable teenager with complex needs and high-risk behaviours, where the local authority sought to restrict access…
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The Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice provides statutory guidance on supporting and making decisions for people who may lack…
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The Mental Health Act Code of Practice provides statutory guidance on how the Mental Health Act should be applied in…
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The Mental Health Act Reference Guide provides a practical overview of the key sections, duties, and decision‑making requirements under the…
A Polish-language leaflet outlining patient rights under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983, including detention for assessment, treatment,…
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A case where the court looked at when professionals should apply to court to challenge a deprivation of liberty under…
Coroner-issued report highlighting concerns following a death, requiring organisations to take action to prevent future deaths and improve systems, practice…
A Punjabi-language leaflet explaining patient rights under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983, including detention for assessment, treatment…
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A Spanish-language leaflet explaining patient rights under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983, including detention for assessment (up…
A Ukrainian-language leaflet outlining patient rights under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983, including detention for assessment, treatment,…
An Urdu-language leaflet explaining patient rights under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983, including detention, treatment, appeal routes,…
Visitor guide explaining how the courts and tribunals of England and Wales are structured, how appeals work, the roles of…
Article exploring the legal and ethical basis for compulsory psychiatric treatment, focusing on how coercive mental health interventions can be…
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Upper Tribunal decision considering issues in mental health law and tribunal practice in JB v Elysium Healthcare, with relevance to…
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A foundational paper examining the distinctive contribution of social workers within adult mental health services.
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The Department of Health's strategic statement on the role and contribution of social work in adult mental health services.
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