Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training
Preservation of a person’s liberty is governed by law. Deprivation of Liberty can however be lawful when in a person’s best interest to protect them from harm. This course will provide delegates with a clear understanding of their responsibilities in safeguarding liberty and the correct procedure to follow for lawful deprivation where this is appropriate.
Course Variant
A half-day awareness course is available for care staff who would benefit from a DoLS overview.
| Course Number | Course Validity | Course Duration | Course Assessment | Course Accreditation | Course Approvals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0301.2 | 3 Years | 1/2 Day | Continuous | - | - |
- Introduction & course overview
- Legislation overview
- Safeguards background – The Bournewood Case “The Bournewood Gap”
- What is deprivation of liberty?
- Restriction of liberty
- What is the objective of deprivation of liberty safeguards legislation?
- What constitutes deprivation of liberty? Lawful vs unlawful deprivation
- Who does the safeguards cover?
- Six required assessments & authorisation
- Key terms
- Representation
- Managing authorities
- Supervisory bodies
- Court of Protection
- Reviews
- Case study
- Course evaluation
