Leeds Safeguarding Adults Partnership works together to promote awareness and good practice:
- in safeguarding 'adults at risk' from abuse or neglect
- in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Useful Publications: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
The following publications and guidance provide a wealth of information on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Publications provided by the Department of Health:
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice- www.dh.gov.uk - includes the standard forms and guidance that hospitals and care homes must use to apply for authorisation under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Publications provided by the Office of Public Guardianship:
- What are the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards?
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and you (easy read)
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: A Guide for Primary Care Trusts and Local Authorities
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: A Guide for Hospitals and Care Homes
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: A Guide for Relevant Person's Representatives
Publications provided by the Leeds Safeguarding Adult Partnership Board or their member agencies:
- Frequently Asked Questions Sheet for DoLS Queries
- Deprivation of Liberty Poster
- Practice Guidance: Reporting An Unauthorised Deprivation Of Liberty And Considerations In Making A Safeguarding Adult Referral - This Practice Guidance advises on appropriate actions in the event that a person is deprived of their liberty without Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards being authorised.