Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards – DOLS

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is suitable for those who provide a service for “vulnerable adults” and is relevant and important to delegates who have a good knowledge and require a refresher or for new members of staff who are new to the subject

COURSE CONTENT

– When DOLS was introduced
– About DOLS
– Who is protected by DOLS
– Mental Capacity Act 2005
– How do DOLS and MCA relate
– What is Deprivation of Liberty
– How does DOLS protect people
– Who is responsible for applying for DOLS
– The Assessment Process
– The Best Interests Assessment
– Who carries out the assessment
– Types of Authorisation
– Case Studies

COURSE DURATION

3 HOURS

MAXIMUM NUMBERS

15 DELEGATES

STUDY METHOD

CLASSROOM

LOCATION

AT YOUR WORKPLACE VENUE

CERTIFICATION

Attendance Certificate