The Mental Capacity Act 2005 Annual Review Conference 2026
October 21, 2026
The Queens, Leeds
Join us on Wednesday 21st October 2026 for the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Annual Review Conference. This one-day conference is the largest of its kind in the UK. Attracting professionals from across the UK, the conference is aimed at advocates and people working in the field of community care, adult social care and health care, as well as voluntary organisations and charities.
This year our speakers have even more to talk about as they discuss the shape of mental capacity law now and what they see for the future of the Court of Protection. This year's conference is not to be missed.
Tickets
- Tickets will be available on Eventbrite after Easter.
- Advocates and charity workers can get a free ticket.
- Groups can get a 3 for 2 discount by emailing for a promo code.
Event details
Venue
The Queens Hotel
New Station Street
City Square
Leeds
LS1 1PJ
Travel to the conference
The hotel has no onsite parking available.
Nearby car parks are: Q-Park, Sovereign Square or Leeds Railway Station Long Stay.
The Queens is attached to Leeds Train Station.
Leeds Bus Station is a 15 minute walk from the hotel.
Accessibility
There is an accessible entrance to the hotel reception inside Leeds Train Station (opposite Leon).
The conference is fully accessible from there.
Hearing loops are available upon request.
Accessible toilets are available.
Key outcomes
- To better understand how your work, and that of others in the field, relates to the journey your clients are on.
- To learn how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 impacts and informs decisions made in the Court of Protection.
- To discuss some of the trending topics and contentious issues in the Court of Protection and the effect they have.
- Attending the conference counts towards your CPD requirements.
Feedback from the 2025 conference
"I learned lots and it was delivered in an easy to listen manner. I had expected the conference to be advocates only so it was interesting getting the perspectives of different professionals."
"There was a really great line-up of speakers and the day was rich and thought provoking."
"Cost was very reasonable for an event of this standard. Thanks to all at Switalskis who arranged it. It was really good and I will definitely attend again."
