Mental Health and Capacity

This guide is about what you might need to think about before you go into hospital and what may happen during your hospital stay. It is also about what may happen during and after your discharge from hospital to make sure that you get any care and support you are assessed as needing at home or elsewhere.

This guide provides information on memory loss, depression and ‘confusion' and what treatment and support may be available. It also covers the different types of dementia and what support is available to someone with dementia and their carers.

If you become ill, there may come a point when you are no longer able to manage your money. This guide explains how you can make preparations for a trusted family member or friend to manage your financial affairs in the way you would wish if such a time occurs.