Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Accredited DOLS

Removing an individual's liberty is a serious matter. As a practitioner in health and social care, you need to know what constitutes deprivation of liberty, what to do and who is responsible for making decisions.

This online training course on the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is designed for people working in the field of mental health for an NHS trust or a care provider (Elderly Care) in either the public or private sector (although it is an excellent learning experience for anyone with an interest in mental health). Its purpose is to inform service users and professionals about safeguards which need to be adhered to by those working in the health and social care sector.

Topics include:

• The safeguards and why they were introduced
• Who is covered by the safeguards
• Applying the Code of Practice
• What constitutes lawful and unlawful deprivation of liberty
• Managing Authorities and supervisory bodies
• Processes for Assessment and Authorisation
• The role of the court of protection
• Key points for care homes and hospitals
• What happens when someone is unlawfully deprived of their liberty