Protecting Rights. Promoting Dignity. Understanding the Law.
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are a critical part of the legal framework under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), designed to protect individuals who lack the capacity to consent to their care or treatment arrangements. Neftaly’s DoLS Training equips professionals with the knowledge and practical understanding to ensure the rights, safety, and dignity of vulnerable individuals are upheld at all times.
Who Is This Training For?
This training is essential for professionals working in:
- Health and social care
- Residential or nursing homes
- Hospitals and care settings
- Local authorities
- Support and advocacy roles
Whether you’re a frontline worker, manager, or part of a safeguarding team, understanding DoLS is crucial for compliant, ethical care.
What You Will Learn:
1. Introduction to Mental Capacity and DoLS
- Overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Understanding capacity and best interests decisions
- When and why DoLS is applied
2. Key Principles of DoLS
- Defining deprivation of liberty in care settings
- Legal safeguards to protect individuals
- Roles of Best Interests Assessors (BIAs) and Supervisory Bodies
3. The Authorisation Process
- Requesting a DoLS authorisation
- Assessments and criteria for authorisation
- Duration, renewal, and review of authorisations
4. Rights and Advocacy
- The rights of individuals under DoLS
- The role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs)
- Ensuring the voice of the person is heard and respected
5. Ethical and Practical Considerations
- Balancing safety with freedom and autonomy
- Record-keeping and documentation
- Responding to challenges or objections
6. Preparing for the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
- Upcoming changes to the DoLS framework
- Key differences and what they mean for practice
Why Choose Neftaly for DoLS Training?
- Up-to-date content aligned with UK legal standards
- Delivered by experienced safeguarding and legal professionals
- Interactive sessions with real-world case studies
- Flexible delivery: online, on-site, or blended learning
- Certificate of Completion for CPD records
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand when a deprivation of liberty occurs
- Follow lawful procedures for DoLS authorisation
- Safeguard the rights of individuals who lack capacity
- Apply ethical decision-making in complex care scenarios
- Prepare for the future transition to the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
Everyone deserves care that respects their rights and freedoms.
Join Neftaly’s DoLS Training and ensure your practice is lawful, compassionate, and compliant.