2025 Agenda

Community Care Live

Occupational therapy skills in mental capacity assessments

07 Oct 2025

11:00 - 12:00

Insights Theatre

Occupational therapy

This session will explore the role of OTs in assessing mental capacity and supporting people to make decisions and will feature a recap of mental capacity in everyday practice with case law updates.

Attend this session to:

Recognise the potential of occupational therapy within mental capacity
Find out how to support capacity, overcoming barriers to decision-making
Consider where next for occupational therapy in mental capacity

Speakers

Nicky Ryder, occupational therapist, Best Interests Assessor and Mental Capacity Assessor - Mental Capacity Ltd

The event was exceptionally well-organised, with a clear structure that made it easy to follow. The sessions were insightful, offering valuable perspectives and practical knowledge that I can apply in my professional role.
The day was powerful, with a positive impact on my learning and practice.
It was just what I needed, a chance to network, reflect and learn with colleagues from across the profession
Great variety of learning available both in presentations, theatre and guided conversations all relevant to my own working experience.
My experience was incredibly positive and far exceeded my expectations. I found myself enjoying the event much more than I anticipated.”
A great chance to share the joy of social work with new and familiar colleagues
It opened my mind to the different career paths and also the diverse ways in using the strengths approach in Social Work
Very glad I have finally had the opportunity to attend such an insightful day.

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2025 Agenda

Occupational therapy skills in mental capacity assessments

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