Key Learning Points
- Explain the background and current overview of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Evaluate the Supreme Court Judgement in P v Cheshire West and Chester and P & Q v Surrey County Council
- Apply the 'Acid Test' to best practice in line with current case law
- Identify the difference between the restriction, and the deprivation, of liberty
- Define how the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard provisions link with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Core Principle of the least restriction
- Carry out the DoLS process of referral, assessment, review and challenge
- Correctly identify the process of application to the Court of Protection for non-Mental Capacity Act Schedule A1 cases
- Illustrate the role of the Court and other professionals involved within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Dates & Booking
21st July 9.30am – 5pm
1st November 9.30am – 5pm
Please book your places via email practice.development(at)powys.gov.uk
