Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

Statutory roles: woman reading over report

LPS consultation extended to 14th July 2022

23 June 202226 July 2022
News

The LPS consultation will now remain open until 14^th July 2022 to allow for a greater range of responses. There are a number of resources and walkthroughs on the consultation document(s) available, including easy read versions available via the main consultation website.

Capacity to make a will: Signing an important document

Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 10)

30 May 202218 May 2022
Comment

In the tenth and final part of our blog series on the proposed changes to the MCA Code of Practice, we look at other legal tests of Mental Capacity, plus the use of Retrospective Assessments

Mental capacity in under-18s: Anxious girl sitting on floor by sofa

Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 9)

25 May 202218 May 2022
Comment

We are nearing the end of our series reflecting upon the MCA Code of Practice consultation. In this ninth blog, we consider the broadening of the MCA to include those aged 16-17.

Monitoring body: healthcare professional writing report at computer

Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 8)

23 May 202223 May 2022
Comment

In the eighth part of our ten-part blog series, we examine proposed changes to the MCA Code of Practice surrounding the monitoring and reporting powers to promote safeguarding of those under the Act.

Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS): Young man with Down's Syndrome smiling with family.

Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 6)

16 May 20229 May 2022
Comment

In the sixth part of our series of blogs on change to the MCA Code of Practice, we turn to one of the most looked-for discussions: the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

Care in the community: photo showing rows of houses next to small woodland in Kendal, UK

Thoughts on LPS in practice

27 April 202225 April 2022
Comment, Guest Blog

In the final part of a three-part blog series, Case Manager and Independent Best Interest Assessor Eleanor Tallon shares her thoughts on the forthcoming changes to LPS and how it might work on a practical level.

Quality of care: grandmother and grandaughter smiling together

Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 2)

25 April 202220 April 2022
Comment

In the second of our blog series on the MCA Code of Practice consultation, we look at Chapters 2 and 3, including the five statutory principles and how to support people to make their own decisions.

Care in the home: carer helping elderly lady down the stairs

Unanswered questions from the LPS

21 April 202225 April 2022
Comment, Guest Blog

In the second part of a three-part blog series, Case Manager and Independent Best Interest Assessor Eleanor Tallon shares her thoughts on the forthcoming changes to LPS and the implications for practice.

DoLS: A case for reform

19 April 202221 April 2022
Comment, Guest Blog

In the first of a three-part blog series, Case Manager and Independent Best Interest Assessor Eleanor Tallon shares her thoughts on DoLS reform, and some of the issues leading to its replacement with the forthcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

Mental capacity assessment: female professional assessing elderly gentleman

Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 1)

11 April 202212 April 2022
Comment

The UK Government has launched an open consultation around changes to the MCA Code of Practice and implementation of the LPS. The consultation document is available for anyone to access and can be downloaded in a number of different formats, including a draft version of the new Code. Professionals are encouraged to read the document(s) as appropriate and feedback via online forms. There is no requirement to study the complete set of proposals in order to take part.