The Mental Capacity Act and People with Learning Disabilities Carol Costley In Cathonomics

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The Mental Capacity Act and People with Learning Disabilities Carol Costley In CathonomicsA person with learning disabilities has the same rights as any other citizen and this includes having autonomy and control over their life. However, historically this has not always been the case and many people with learning disabilities have had little choice and were often assumed as lacking the capacity to make their own decisions. Over the last 30 years policy throughout the UK has strived to ensure equal rights for people with learning