Mental Capacity Act and DOLS

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguarding (DOLS) AwarenessOverview The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) came into force in 2007 and was designed to strengthen the protection of vulnerable adults. This was followed by The Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DOLS) being implemented in 2009. This care training course provides background to the MCA and its relationship to DOLS and how those working within the Care Sector can ensure compliance whilst carrying out their job role, to ensure the best interests of those that they care for who may or may not be able to consent. Outline of Programme The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguarding course covers: Overview of the Mental Capacity Act The Mental Capacity Framework Why the need for DOLS Lawful deprivation of liberty The assessment process required for assessing both mental capacity and the authorisation for deprivation of liberty What constitutes a deprivation of liberty and how it is likely to occur How the assessment process works What to do if you suspect there is a deprivation of liberty Assessment: The course is delivered in 2 hours and Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn along with interaction of group activities. Cost: Our training courses are competitively priced and we guarantee to beat any equivalent training quote. SPECIAL OFFER- If three, two hour care sector courses are run on the same day at the same venue the third course is free of charge. This could be three of the same courses or a combination of three different ones. Important information The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed. Staff should not be expected to be on duty Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session