What factors would influence the capacity of an individual to express consent in health and social care?

it is crucial for a support worker to be aware and take the matter carefully, because the capability to make decitions among individuals are different. it may looks quite simple to think that people with mental impairment, physical illness or people how have got language barriers, may have affect their capabilities to express agreement.

A professional carer will understand how to work sensitively with service user individualy and design goals to acheive a successful outcomes.

The mental capicity act clearly defines that every adult has the right to make their own decisions. It must be assumed that they have the capicity to do so, unless it has been proven otherwise. It also states people should be support in making their own decisions.