EAC Services Directory

London Borough of Hackney IMCA Service

Provider

POhWER.
POhWER, Hertlands House Primett Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EE (view on a map).
http://www.pohwer.net/our_services/london_borough.html

Email your enquiryOR0300 456 2370

What does it do?

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 came into force in 2007 and introduces the new statutory role of the Independent Mental Capacity
Advocate (IMCA) to support people who lack capacity to make certain decisions. From April 2nd 2007, Local Authorities and NHS bodies
have had a duty to instruct an IMCA to support an individual if they meet the criteria as laid out in the Act.

Who it is for?

An IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy) must be instructed where:

There is a decision to be made regarding either serious medical treatment (SMT) or change of accommodation.
AND
The person has no close family or friends to represent their views
AND
The person has been deemed by the Decision Maker not to have capacity tomake that decision in accordance with the assessment of capacity asdefined in the Act

This can include:

People with dementia or mental ill health
People with learning disabilities
People with physical disabilities
People who have had a stroke
People with acquired brain injuries
People who are unconscious or in a coma

Where it is available?

Local service covering: Hackney (Greater London).

How to access or apply for it:

Referrals can be made to the IMCA service in cases of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Procedures, however please discuss this with your line manager first.

Classification(s):

Casework, advocacy & support, Advocacy

Info last updated:

21/04/2011