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.

(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.