Skip to content
Home » DoLS » Page 3

DoLS

Young man with Down's Syndrome, smiling, touching foreheads with father

Deprivation of liberties and the under 18s

When does care become a deprivation for a young person under 18 years of age? When is care ‘necessary’ and how do we define what counts as ‘necessary’? Are a young person’s right so different from that of an adult? These are all questions that some of us wrestle with on an almost daily basis – and yet at the same time, it is evident that in some cases, these questions are not given the attention that they deserve.

Read More »Deprivation of liberties and the under 18s
Holding hands

What is a Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR)?

A Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) is a necessary and essential role under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). It is the role of the RPR to maintain regular contact with the relevant person who has been deprived of liberty, and represent them in all relevant matters. This can include: appealing against a DoLS authorisation, requesting a review, ensuring least restrictive practices are in place or raising a complaint.

Read More »What is a Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR)?
Lady with emotional disabilities using pet therapy

Impact of LPS on supported living

  • Comment

In recent years, the Courts have recognised the growing number of areas to which Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS) should apply, with the result being that Community Orders have been added to the DoLS process. Yet still there has been gaps where people have not had capacity to consent to their placement and care, yet not had an authorisation requested or considered.  

Read More »Impact of LPS on supported living