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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) - Nottinghamshire County Council
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) provides protection for vulnerable people who are accommodated in hospital or a care home in circumstances that amount to deprivation of their...
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Any of us may lack capacity at a given time, so it is a law of tremendous scope and importance, described in a House of Lords report in 2014 as ‘visionary’. The MCA Directory helps to raise awareness about the MCA, including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Quick Guide to Deprivation of liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
What does deprivation of liberty mean? Sometimes people who lack capacity to decide for themselves, need to receive care or treatment in a hospital, care home or in a setting such as...
Guide to Deprivation of Liberty Orders (known as 'Community DoL')
This leaflet outlines the process for authorising a Community DoL. What is a Deprivation of Liberty? It is not always easy to identify a deprivation of liberty, but there are some essential...
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Referral - Nottinghamshire County Council
Apply for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) online by completing this form.
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and you - Easy Read
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are the way to give you the protection you need when you are being cared for or treated in ways that deprive you of your liberty.
Microsoft Word - 11a_Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Policy Appendix 1
This policy provides a local framework for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) within Nottinghamshire and sets out the processes and procedures that must be followed by those that...
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Form Two - Nottinghamshire County Council
If a DoLS granted Standard Authorisation is due to come to an end and you believe the person is still being deprived of their liberty you can complete this online form to request a Further...
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Nottinghamshire County Council
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards can only be used if the person will be deprived of their liberty in a care home or hospital. In other settings the Court of Protection can be asked...
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Policy - Nottinghamshire County Council
To set the policy for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards for Nottinghamshire County Council, as the supervisory body and all managing authorities within Nottinghamshire.
DoLS information for hospitals and care homes
If someone needs to be deprived of their liberty immediately, an ADASS Form 1 should be completed. All pages excluding the 'request for an extension to the urgent authorisation' should be...
DoLS form guidance - Nottinghamshire County Council
DoLS form guidance Watch our videos for guidance and support on using the DoLS form. They will take you through the process of completing the forms and help you further understand the questions. Form one - request for standard and urgent authorisation Guidance for care homes Download guidance for care homes [PDF]
Microsoft Word - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.docx
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) were originally introduced to provide a legal framework for deprivation of liberty and to ensure that there were no breaches in the European...
DoLS information for professionals - Nottinghamshire County Council
There is also a joint Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Deprivation of Liberty Multi Agency Policy & Procedure [PDF] which provides local guidance for everyone involved in deprivation of...
MULTI-AGENCY CORE OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE ON THE MENTAL CAPACITY ACT
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards were introduced to ensure that those who lack capacity, and who may be cared for in circumstances that amount to deprivation of liberty, will have the...
Guide to Deprivation of Liberty Orders (known as 'Community DoL')
Home Care Adult social care Social care publications Guide to Deprivation of Liberty Orders (known as 'Community DoL')
Other information about adult social care - Nottinghamshire County Council
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) provide protection for vulnerable people in hospital or a care home, in circumstances that amount to deprivation of their liberty and lack the...
Mental capacity act (MCA) - Nottinghamshire County Council
Mental capacity act (MCA) The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) covers situations where peopled aged 16 and over, who may lack mental capacity, are involved in making decision. People who may have problems making decisions including adults with: a learning disability dementia a brain injury mental health problems. The MCA also affects people who have to make decisions on behalf of other people. This ...
DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS FORM 1
Please give as much detail as possible about the type of care the person needs, including personal care, mobility, medication, support with behavioural issues, types of choice the person has and any medical treatment they receive.
Role of Relevant Person's Representative - Nottinghamshire County Council
A Relevant Person’s Representative is usually a family member or friend who is willing to act as the person's representative under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.