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LAUNCH of Mental Capacity & Homelessness Study: Guidance & Tool + Animation

LAUNCH of Mental Capacity & Homelessness Study: Guidance & Tool + Animation

Thursday, December 17, 2026 - 10:00:00 AM until

This webinar will share the Guidance & Tool co-produced as part of this study, which has explored practitioner attitudes and approaches to mental capacity assessments with people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage, and lived experience perspectives on decision making, engagement with services, and service 'intervention'.

Factors such as poor mental health, substance use, the effects of trauma and service mistrust mean that assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 can be particularly challenging. These factors also contribute to high risks of harm and early death for individuals who may not be receiving support.

This study has explored what makes a 'good' assessment and if we should be thinking differently about mental capacity, to improve understanding and outcomes for this population. The (5 mins) Animation shares the key findings from the study.

The webinar will be led by: study researcher Jess Harris, senior research fellow at the Homelessness Research Programme in HSCWRU, King's College London; and study collaborator Helen Kelsall, mental health social worker and Mental Capacity Act trainer, Enabling Assessment Service London (EASL).

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