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Can you force someone to go into a care home in the UK?

According to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, every adult in the UK has the right to make their own decisions unless proven otherwise. Therefore, the simple answer to 'Can you force someone to go into a care home in the UK?' is no, not if they have the mental capacity to make that decision themselves. However, the situation changes significantly when a person lacks the mental capacity to understand and weigh their care options.