Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Training

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What you will learn in this course

Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS framework.
Learn how to recognise when a deprivation of liberty may be taking place.
Gain knowledge of legal processes, authorisations, and key documentation steps.
Explore the roles and duties of assessors, advocates, and care professionals.
Develop skills to apply DoLS correctly in care, hospital, and community settings.
Stay updated with Liberty Protection Safeguards and current UK legislation.

Curriculum

5 Sections

40 lectures

Foundations of Liberty and Capacity

Section Overview of Foundations of Liberty and Capacity

Introduction to Deprivation of Liberty (DoL)

Overview of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

The Principles of the MCA

Understanding Restriction vs Deprivation

Empowering Vulnerable Adults

Types of Abuse and Protection Risks

Highlights of Foundations of Liberty and Capacity

Legal Frameworks and Authorisation Processes

Section Overview of Legal Frameworks and Authorisation Process

Relevant Legislation MCA, DoLS, and Human Rights Act

DoLS Authorisation Process

Key Definitions and Criteria for DoLS

DoLS Assessment Process (Assessment Processes)

The Role of the Supervisory Body and Managing Authority Functions

Recent Developments Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

Highlights of Legal Frameworks and Authorisation Process

Roles, Responsibilities, and Safeguards

Section Overview of Roles, Responsibilities and Safeguards

Essential Roles IMCAs, Best Interest Assessors, Mental Health Assessors

The Role of Representatives and Advocates

Record-Keeping and Documentation

Reviewing and Challenging Authorisation

Protection from Liability

Decision-Making and Disputes over Best Interests

Highlights of Roles, Responsibilities and Safeguards

Applying DoLS in Practice

Section Overview of Applying DoLS in Practice

Applying DoLS in Care Homes and Hospitals

Understanding Consent, Capacity and Risk in Real Scenarios

Assessing Mental Capacity in Practice (Functional Test Walkthrough)

Use of Restraint under MCA and DoLS

Necessity and Suitability DoLS

Interaction Between DoLS and the Mental Health Act

Highlights of Applying DoLS in Practice

Ethical Reflections and Empowerment

Section Overview of Ethical Reflections and Empowerment

Ethical Dilemmas in Liberty and Capacity

Helping Someone Make a Decision

Cultural Sensitivity and Personal Preferences

Reflections on the Role of Care Professionals

DoLS vs Abuse Spotting Misuse or Overreach

Concluding Reflections and the Future of Capacity Law

Highlights of Ethical Reflections and Empowerment

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