Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

(D.o.L.S)

This is a one day is relevant to all staff working in a care environment.

Course Outline:

• The changes to the Mental Capacity Act known as the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• What created the need to amend the MCA to include the new safeguards
• Indicators of potential deprivation
• Who is responsible for doing what under this legislation
• How the safeguards work in practice
• Learners studied case scenarios illustrating potential DoLS

Delivery method – Delivered using tutoring, participative learning techniques, role-play and case studies. A certificate of attendance is issued upon completion of the course.