Handling the Money of Service Users Who Lack Mental Capacity (Care Homes) (Scotland) Policy

Policy Aims

This policy sets out the values, principles and procedures underpinning this care home’s approach to verification of financial transactions concerning service users lacking in mental capacity to achieve the requirements of the health and care standards described in My Support, My Life (2017), particularly under 2.0 “I am fully involved in all decisions about my care and support”.

Dignity and Respect:

2.1 I can control my own care and support if this is what I want.

2.2 I am empowered and enabled to be as independent and as in control of my life as I want and can be.

2.3 I am supported to understand and uphold my rights.