Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Learning outcomes

• Understand the importance of keeping records in relation to DoLS
• Understand what deprivation of liberty means and who it affects
• Understand both types of authorisation procedures

About this course

Depriving someone of their liberty is a major step to take, and this training guides you through the correct process.

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards were introduced to help protect a person's rights, as well as protecting them from harm and ensuring any necessary action is taken in a safe, correct, and sensitive way.

2015 - 2016 saw the most DoLS applications ever received by councils up and down the UK since the DoLS were introduced in 2009. 195,840 applications were reported by councils, which means that for every 100,000 adults in the UK, 454 DoLS applications were reported. 

This training explains what these safeguards are and the six assessments which must be done before a deprivation of liberty can be authorised. It looks at the differences between restraint, restriction, and deprivation and explains why it's so important to have policies in place, follow procedures and keep records. It tells you which forms are required at each point and includes a step-by-step guide to the urgent authorisation procedure.

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The importance of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Training

It’s important that you comply with the law and understand the positive impact this training course can have on your organization and employees.

Certificate

Download and print

Each of our courses ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.

This Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training (DoLS) course concludes with a 20 question multiple-choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questionnaires guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.

What does my certificate include?

Your Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.

Why is this training important?

Compliance

It's important that you comply with the law and know the ways in which it affects you and the way you work.