pdf Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DOLS) Policy (955 KB)
pdf Policy on a Page - Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) (151 KB)
- Guidance for staff on the test for whether a patient has been deprived of their liberty
- Guidance on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) interface with the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA)
- Guidance for staff on how to apply for authorisation of a deprivation of liberty where a deprivation cannot be avoided.
If you would like to see the Equality & Human Rights Impact Analysis (EHRIA), please click on the link below:
pdf EHRIA - Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) (470 KB)