Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards – Managers Supervisory Bodies and Managing Authorities

Target audience

Staff who have a responsibility for applying the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. This will include anybody who arranges residential or nursing care such as: Managers registered under the Care Standards Act (2000), Deputy Managers, Ward Managers, Senior Practitioners, Team Managers, Signatories, Social Workers, Social Care Assessment Officers, Care Co-ordinators, Care
Managers, Band 5 Nurses or above, IMCA’s, Paid Relevant Person’s Representatives.

Entry requirement

DoLS – Participants should attend either the ‘Basic Awareness’ OR the ‘Managers, Supervisory Body/Managing Authority’ training. Participants are required to attend MCA awareness or assessment training prior to attending any DoLS training courses.

Aim of the session

To provide in-depth knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards process and documentation

Learning outcomes

This course will provide staff with an understanding of:

• The background to the legislation
• The role of the Managing Authority and the Supervisory Body
• The distinction between a restriction of liberty and a deprivation of liberty
• The assessment and authorisation process
• The roles involved including IMCA and Paid Representatives
• The link between DoLS and Safeguarding Adults. The DoLS documentation and completion