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DoLS – Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards

Level 2 Country: UK CPD MINUTES: 90

At your venue and virtual : price on request

If you have large groups of learners requiring this training we encourage the use of online training.

Available Options:

Description & Learning objectives

This course is a comprehensive guide to understanding Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). The course explains what DoLS is, where it originated from, and how it is interlinked to the Mental Capacity Act. The course further explores some potential problems with DoLS, but ultimately highlights that DoLS is the law, and must be followed. Finally, the course offers advice on how to make an assessment under the Mental Capacity Act, whilst ensuring that any decisions are in best interest with the person falling under a DoLS.

The learning objectives are as follows:

  • To understand what DoLS is 
  • To understand the origins of DoLS
  • To understand where is it going
  • To know what DoLS means for you as an advocate
  • To understand the Mental Capacity Act

 

This course is CPD accredited and meets the Children’s Home Quality Standards as outlined in The Children’s Homes Regulations (England) 2015 and Children’s Homes Quality Standards 2015.

It is also tailored to where you live in the UK, adhering to each country’s own individual regulators - namely: Ofsted, The Care Inspectorate (Wales), The Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (Northern Ireland).

If you have 5 or more learners who require this training, you might like to consider our face-to-face option instead. 

Because each of our courses is created by a specialist within this sector, we have the expertise to tailor any course to your specific needs. You can even arrange for your own documentation policies or procedures to be included in your Learning Management System.

To discuss these options before making your booking - or to ask any other questions - please just get in touch via our live chat.

This course is intended for personal development only and does not provide a regulated qualification.

What to expect and the benefits!

Some subjects have less or more modules and are subject to change

At Your Venue

At Your Venue

  • Delivered at a venue of your choice
  • Tailor your session with the expert
  • Handout included
  • Certificated
  • Accredited**
  • You pick the dates & times
  • Free cancellations*
  • Discount if you use our E-Learning
Online

Online

  • Created by leading subject matter experts
  • Engaging & interactive
  • Standards & regulations
  • CPD accredited
  • Digital handbook included
  • Certificated
  • Reports & Analytics
  • Free technical support
Virtual

Virtual

  • Delivered over the internet via Zoom
  • Tailor your session with the expert
  • Digital handouts
  • Certificated
  • Accredited**
  • You pick the dates & times
  • Free cancellations*
  • Discount if you use our E-Learning
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