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Deprivation of liberty safeguards: resources
Resources for local authorities to support their roles as supervisory bodies for the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
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The Department of Health and ADASS (Association of Directors of Adult Social Services in England) have produced these documents to help local authorities acting as supervisory bodies for the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
ADASS reviewed the guidance following the AJ v A Local Authority legal judgement, as explained on ADASS.
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Published 31 March 2015Last updated 25 January 2018 + show all updates
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Added 'Form 3B: renewal with capacity assessment'.
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First published.