Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Information for people, family and friends

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Standard authorisation – your rights - summary of your rights now that the council has decided you need to stay in a care home or hospital which they have named.(LGA 2016)
Deprivation of liberty safeguards: Factsheet 62. - covers what deprivation of liberty means, the required procedure for authorisation, what can be done if there are concerns, and the procedures and protections required (Age UK 2018)

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