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MCA and DOLS Training

The primary purpose of the Mental Capacity Act is to promote and safeguard decision-making within a legal framework. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is the procedure prescribed in law when it is necessary to deprive of their liberty a resident or patient who lacks capacity to consent to their care and treatment in order to keep them safe from harm.
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About this course

The primary purpose of the Mental Capacity Act is to promote and safeguard decision-making within a legal framework. The Liberty Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) is the procedure prescribed in law when it is necessary to deprive of their liberty a resident or patient who lacks the capacity to consent to their care and treatment in order to keep them safe from harm.

This course will help delegates understand the key principles of the MCA, the factors affecting mental capacity, and how to test whether an individual can be deemed to have mental capacity. It explores the concepts of consent and “best interests.” Delegates will learn when and how the Liberty Protection Safeguards apply and what the requirements are for LPS to be authorised.

What does MCA and DOLS Training cover?

The course covers the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act, the factors affecting mental capacity, and how to test whether an individual can be deemed to have mental capacity. It explores the concepts of consent and “best interests.”  Delegates will learn when and how the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards apply and what the requirements are for LPS to be authorised.

Who is our MCA and DOLS Training for?

This course is aimed at those working with individuals to whom the Mental Capacity Act 2005 may apply and explores key concepts around the MCA and the new LPS system.  It is ideal and essential training for those working as key, social and care workers, and beneficial for all those who work with people with a reduced or impaired mental capacity.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

  • Understand their legal position when making decisions on behalf of others
  • Know how to decide if people have “mental capacity”
  • Identify the people who may be covered by the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
  • Understand how to act in a person’s “best interests” and what is required to gain a valid consent
  • Understand the importance of accurate record keeping
  • Know how to fulfil the “Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)”

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Our prices are personalised to the company, including how many delegates, and location. Please make an enquiry to get a personalised quote with no hidden costs.
We cover the whole of the UK.
Many of our courses can be adapted for both classroom settings or virtual platforms like zoom. Some courses that include a practical aspect can only be delivered in a classroom setting.
All learners will receive a certificate for any course they complete. Some of our courses are in-house certified, some of our courses are regulated by Ofqual and others are accredited by other awarding bodies.

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Fantastic training , I have participated in a number of courses over the last 12 months , each course has been very interesting and helpful to my role as a foster Carer , the information is presented in a interesting way and gets each point across effectively, I would highly recommend them ! I am looking forward to more in the near future .
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