This course is one of our essential courses for all staff working within health and social care regardless of setting of which adult user group they are working with. It provides the necessary overview information so that staff leave with an understanding of the principles of the mental capacity act, as well as the importance of embedding these principles into their daily working with individuals. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards course is relevant to all health and social care staff who need to understand the principles and requirements of the DoLS safeguards and how this works with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Understand what happened before the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
• Who is protected by the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• The key principles of the act
• Look at best interest decision
• Complying with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Explore why DoLS safeguards were implemented
• Current guidance and understand of DoLS
• The difference between restrictions and deprivation of liberty
• DoLS process urgent and standard authorisations
• Who’s involved in the DoLS process

6hrs

The trainer will carry out an on-going assessment

All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance

The course can be delivered at locations to suit the client or at one of our training venues