This DoLS training explains the steps needed before a person’s freedom can be limited. It’s for anyone who supports someone who may not have the mental ability to make their own choices. The course helps you understand your role and legal duties in these situations.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Understand the principles and importance of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
  • Explain the Mental Capacity Act and UK law in relation to DoLS.
  • Apply authorization to safeguards to ensure compliance with DoLS.
  • Conduct the DoLS assessment process effectively.
  • Implement DoLS procedures in hospitals and care homes.
  • Identify important roles relating to DoLS and the new Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

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Course contents

Module 01:

Understanding the Principles of DoLS

Module 02:

The Importance of the Mental Capacity Act and UK Law

Module 03:

Applying Authorisation to Safeguards

Module 04:

The DoLS Assessment Process

Module 05:

DoLS Procedures in Hospitals & Care Homes

Module 06:

Important Roles Relating to DoLS and LPS

Overview

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is a legal framework designed to protect the rights of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their own care and treatment. It applies to hospitals and care homes in the UK and is an essential component of ensuring that vulnerable people are treated with dignity and respect.

This "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Training" course provides a theoretical understanding of the principles and importance of DoLS. The course covers a range of topics, from understanding the Mental Capacity Act and UK law to applying authorization to safeguards and conducting the DoLS assessment process effectively.

The course also includes a module on DoLS procedures in hospitals and care homes, as well as an overview of the important roles relating to DoLS and the new Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

This course is ideal for anyone who works in a hospital or care home setting, as well as those who work with vulnerable people in other settings, such as social workers or healthcare professionals. It provides an essential theoretical understanding of DoLS and the key principles that underpin it, enabling learners to better protect the rights and dignity of individuals who may lack the capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment.

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Assessment & Certification

Each of our courses finishes with a multiple-choice quiz to assess your understanding of key concepts.

This Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Training course conveniently wraps up with a 20-question multiple-choice quiz and an instantly downloadable certificate. Additionally, brief in-course questionnaires guide participants through each section of the training, reinforcing knowledge and ensuring maximum, continuous engagement and retention throughout from start to finish. Printable user certificates, along with training progress, results, assessments, are stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed at any time to reprint certificates, review and adjust pass marks, and serve as proof of your organisation’s commitment to ongoing legal compliance.

What does my certificate include?

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Training certificate clearly displays your full name, company name (if applicable), the course title, pass rate percentage, date of completion, its expiration date, and distinctive certification stamps or official approval seals from recognised authorities.

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Why is this training important?

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You should know how the law affects your work and why it matters.
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (or DoLS) fall under the Mental Capacity Act, 2005. However, they are only valid in England and Wales. DoLS were created to make sure that no concession is made to any person in taking away someone's freedom without proper checks.
When someone is in a hospital or a care home (not being treated under the Mental Health Act), the DoLS procedure must be used to apply restrictions or deprive someone of their freedom. This ensures that their rights are safeguarded via appropriate legal safeguards.

The Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA DoLS) requires care homes, hospitals and local authorities to keep clear, detailed records for anyone deprived of their liberty.

This includes:

  • Applications for authorization
  • Details of the assessments
  • Information about the person’s representative
  • Records of when an authorization ends

Keeping accurate records is a legal duty and helps protect the rights of those affected.

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