Assessing Mental Capacity to Manage Property and Financial Affairs (13 November 2026)
This webinar will outline key points to consider when preparing for, planning and conducting a mental capacity assessment relating to decisions about property and financial affairs. It will explore how changes in financial management, including the increased use of online and mobile banking and digital security, impact assessment and practice. The webinar will also consider evolving case law, clinical implications and changes to practice, while providing an opportunity to bring BPS guidance and resources to life through practical discussion and examples.
This course is aimed at psychologists who routinely conduct mental capacity assessments. It is suitable for early to mid-career psychologists and those seeking a refresher, with a focus on keeping knowledge and practice up to date.
What will I learn?
By the end of the webinar, participants will:
- Feel more confident and competent in preparing for, planning and conducting mental capacity assessments relating to property and financial affairs.
- Understand key considerations arising from changes in how finances are managed, including online and mobile banking and digital security.
- Be aware of relevant developments in case law and their clinical implications for practice.
- Be able to apply current guidance and best practice to their own professional practice.
What is the course structure?
Date: Friday 13th November 2026
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Webinar joining details: The Zoom link will be released in the webinar page within BPS Learn 24 hours before the webinar, and you will also receive an email notification. Please ensure you check your spam/junk folder for an email from noreply@bps.org.uk.
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This webinar is available to book until 5pm on Thursday 12th November 2026 and is available in English only.
Is this course being recorded?
The webinar is being recorded. You will have access to the recording for 12 weeks after the live session.
How long will I have access to this course for?
You will have access to this webinar and it's supporting resources for 12 weeks after the live session.
Will I receive a certificate for completing this course?
Attendees of this webinar will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Is this course right for me?
This course is aimed at psychologists who routinely conduct mental capacity assessments. It is suitable for early to mid-career psychologists and those seeking a refresher, with a focus on keeping knowledge and practice up to date.
Who is the presenter?
Dr Louise Warren
Dr Warren will be presenting this course. Dr Warren has extensive experience in mental capacity assessment and training. She has delivered training at the Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology (2020–present) as an Associate Teacher on the Postgraduate Diploma of Clinical Neuropsychology (Adult), including teaching on mental capacity, and has delivered mental capacity training to an NHS Trust as an external provider.
Dr Warren co-facilitated the BPS webinar ‘What makes a good capacity assessment?’ in September 2025. She is currently Chair of the Mental Capacity Advisory Group and has been involved in developing Best Practice Guidance to support psychologists’ competence and confidence in conducting mental capacity assessments. She regularly conducts mental capacity assessments as a treating clinician, expert witness and for the Court of Protection.
Blog by Dr Warren: Why is assessing mental capacity for property and finances so complex? | BPS
How much does it cost?
Price: £91.67 (+VAT)
Members: £55 (+VAT)
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Group discounts
If you or your colleagues are looking to book onto this course as a group you can make savings by booking five or more places.
Invoicing
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Contact
This webinar has been organised by BPS Professional Practice and Development. You can contact us at cpd@bps.org.uk
You may also be interested in our other courses on BPS Learn, including those related to Mental Capacity and Mental health and wellbeing
You can also explore the range of BPS books available via Routledge where BPS members receive 25% discount.