I work as an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA). For someone to have an IMCA they will lack the capacity to make the decision in hand, themselves at that time, so it is really important that decisions aren’t just influenced by other people’s opinions and it is imperative that the person is involved in all aspects of the decision-making process as much as possible. I enjoy getting to know the person and tailoring my approach to suit them; I work really hard to ensure that a person’s views and wishes are heard.
