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We have created this guidance as a way of bringing together resources on the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, with a focus on children and young people. Help Sheets

Bi-monthly advance care plan awareness sessions for babies, children, and young people for any professional to attend – see details under Useful Resources – Additional resources / Support

We have added a link on the Parents & Families page to the article written by WellChild charity for parents and families in which they discuss what is an ACP, what to expect, why it may be a good idea for your child and sharing top tips on what to think about when considering whether to get one.

Sample documents for ante-natal, post-natal and transition ACPs are now available for your guidance. See Document Guidelines/Resources/Example Documents and Case Studies.

In the section “Preparation/Communication of process of management of death” – reminder to consider discussion and explanation of SUDIC process

The number that was on the form for the Organ and Tissue Donation Referral line was incorrect. This has now been amended on all the forms. The correct number is 0300 020 30 40

Full guidance is now available as well as Top Ten Tips for using the CYPACP documents and a copy of the webinar outlining the development of the new CYPACP version and how to use it.

We are delighted to announce that from 5 June 2023 the new Version 5 of the CYPACP is available to use. Guidance on how to complete the form is also available on the website.