Rachel has huge experience and knowledge in the area of Mental Capacity, including how to recognise deprivation of liberty, when and how to assess capacity and how to go about making decisions in someone’s best interests. She is nationally recognised as a leading voice with regards to Mental Capacity, and is involved with setting the agenda as well as providing advice and information about Mental Capacity. The information, guidance and support that Rachel provides helps to ensure that the way people work is within the law and recognises that the person using services is always at the centre of any decisions made.

Rachel has an MSc in Applied Social Studies from the University of Oxford, is a qualified social worker and a mental health specialist. She has wide teaching experience and for the last 10 years has been at the forefront of educating, widening the understanding and assessing the skills of health and social care professionals in Mental Capacity.