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Making decisions- what happens if you can't? Easy Read

This easy read document tells you about what happens if you can't make decisions.

This is called not having capacity, and the law about this is called the Mental Capacity Act.

Making decisions- what happens if you can't? Easy read

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a more accessible format of this document, please email easyread@nottscc.gov.uk.

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For the plain English version of this document, go to Making decisions: what happens if you can’t | Nottinghamshire County Council

Last reviewed: 13 February 2026