DoLS are used most often to protect older people. This quick guide looks at why DoLS are relevant to people with dementia.
If a patient either cannot or does not consent to their admission, assessment and/or treatment for a mental disorder in the psychiatric setting, then it will almost certainly involve a deprivation of their liberty. This looks at the factors that are likely to be taken into account when considering whether a deprivation of liberty is taking place in a psychiatric setting.
The highest number of applications for authorisations under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are made by care homes. This guide looks at the factors to consider when deciding whether someone is being deprived of their liberty.