Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Also known as: DoLS
The legal framework under the Mental Capacity Act for authorising arrangements that deprive a person of their liberty in a care home or hospital when this is in their best interests and they lack capacity to consent.
Source: Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Schedule A1)
Related terms
Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
The 2005 law that protects and empowers people aged 16+ who may lack capacity to make some decisions for themselves. It sets out how to assess capacity and how to make best-interests decisions.
Safeguarding
The action taken to protect adults and children at risk of abuse or neglect, promoting their wellbeing while respecting their views and choices. Providers must have systems to prevent, identify and respond to abuse.
Accessible Information Standard (AIS)
A standard requiring health and social care providers to identify, record, flag, share and meet the information and communication needs of people with a disability or sensory loss.
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