On 8th July 2022 a set of nine draft forms related to the Liberty Protection Safeguards were released via email from the Department of Health and Social Care. These are not believed to be the mandatory format going forward, but rather are designed to help guide expectations and ensure consistency.
Read More »Release of draft LPS forms
The LPS consultation will now remain open until 14th 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.
Read More »LPS consultation extended to 14th July 2022
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
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 10)
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.
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 9)
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.
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 8)
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).
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 6)
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.
Read More »Thoughts on LPS in practice
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.
Read More »Reflecting on changes to the MCA Code of Practice (Part 2)
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.
Read More »Unanswered questions from the LPS
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).
Read More »DoLS: A case for reform