Who is IMCA for?

An IMCA must be appointed:

For those who lack the capacity to make a decision at the time it needs to be made.
And have no one else (other than paid staff) who is able or willing to support, represent, or be consulted.
Where a decision is being made about a long term move (more than 28 days) or there is a proposed serious medical treatment.
Or A request is being made to deprive someone of their liberty.

(The circumstances which qualify for serious medical intervention are set out in the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice 2007)

An IMCA can also be appointed:

The Act set out regulations that allow IMCA involvement in:

A care review
Adult protection cases – an IMCA can be appointed in adult protection situations, even where family members or others are available to be consulted.