Synopsis

The 2020 Care and Coercion Act significantly restricts the provision of involuntary care in dementia treatment. Consequently, individuals with dementia who do not present a danger to themselves or others should not be confined against their will. Some care homes are therefore adopting a more open approach, allowing residents with dementia to move freely within the facility, fostering autonomy even within a residential setting. The question remains: is this approach viable, or does it carry unacc