Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Awareness

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About Course

DoLS protect people in care homes and hospitals who lack capacity to consent to arrangements that deprive them of their liberty. Learn the acid test, the authorisation process and current reform plans.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This awareness course is written from published NHS, CQC, GOV.UK and Skills for Care guidance. It is not legal advice and does not replace training required by your employer.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain what a deprivation of liberty is and the “acid test” Know when DoLS apply and how authorisation works Understand the rights of the person and their representative Understand the status of the Liberty Protection Safeguards reforms

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What is a deprivation of liberty?
  • When DoLS apply and how they work
  • Rights and good practice
  • Reform: the Liberty Protection Safeguards

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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