Sian Rowlands
MCA Consultancy
About
I have worked as a BIA, senior and Team Leader in the Swansea Local Authority DoLS Team. I have built up a range of experience and knowledge around complex MCA and DoLS issues and developed a good working relationships with the legal department both internal and with external legal partners. In May 2023 I set up the MCA Team in Swansea Council. I have experience of completing mental capacity assessments on a wide range of topics. I keep abreast of case law through webinars/newsletters and conferences, to ensure I am using the correct relevant information when assessing capacity. I have attended a range of specialist training course and conferences to improve my own knowledge.
Skills include
Social Services and Well Being Act 2014, the All Wales Safeguarding Procedures, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Legislation since 2014.
Qualifications
First-class honours degree in Social Work from Swansea University in 2014; Best Interest Assessor qualification gained in September 2015; Award in Education and Training becoming a qualified traine...
Professional interests
Alcohol and other drugs,
Disability issues,
Ethics and human rights,
Information technology,
Older people
Type of work and clients
Advocacy,
Court assessments,
Direct work with service users,
Expert witness,
Inter-agency working,
Local authority departments,
NHS organisations,
Private / independent sector,
Solicitors,
Supervision,
Training and tutoring
Business Details
Telephone
07448077072
Location
Swansea