Letters to the Editor: Complexities and costs of becoming a decision-maker

One reader writes in to say a lot of people attempt to make the application themselves but you do need a lot of guidance and it’s time consuming

People with an intellectual disability range from mild to moderate to severe to profound. It’s a broad spectrum.

For many families of people with an intellectual disability, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 is causing untold problems.

Presuming everyone has capacity can be problematic. In theory, it’s a good idea to protect those with an intellectual disability and to ensure they have autonomy but it doesn’t suit everyone. People with an intellectual disability range from mild to moderate to severe to profound. It’s a broad spectrum.