Deprivation of Liberity
About the course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework and its application within care settings. It covers the legal and ethical foundations of DoLS, including the principles of the Mental Capacity Act, assessment processes, and carer responsibilities. By completing this course, learners will be equipped to ensure compliance, safeguard individual rights, and deliver person-centred care.
What will you learn
- The principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and how they underpin DoLS.
- The legal framework and processes for authorising deprivation of liberty.
- How to identify and prevent abuse related to deprivation of liberty.
- Best practices for record-keeping, restraint, and reviews.
- The roles and responsibilities of carers, advocates, and employers in implementing DoLS.
- Strategies to promote dignity, rights, and the least restrictive care options.
Course Content
References
References:
- Mental Capacity Act 2005. (2005). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/contents
- Human Rights Act 1998. (1998). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/42/contents
- Care Act 2014. (2014). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/23/contents
- Cheshire West and Chester Council v P. (2014). Supreme Court Judgement. Available at: https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2012-0068.html
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice. (2008). Available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/486063/dols-code-of-practice.pdf
- Liberty Protection Safeguards Factsheets. (2021). Department of Health and Social Care. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/liberty-protection-safeguards-factsheets
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) DoLS Guidance. (2023). Available at: https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/adult-social-care/deprivation-liberty-safeguards-dols
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2022). Decision Making and Mental Capacity. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng108
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Guide to DoLS. (2020). Available at: https://www.adass.org.uk/media/8397/dols-guide.pdf
- The Mental Health Act 1983. (1983). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/contents
- Gov.UK Guidance on Deprivation of Liberty. (2023). Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-forms-and-guidance
- Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) DoLS Resources. (2023). Available at: https://www.scie.org.uk/mca/dols
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