Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberties (DOLS) (Liberty Protection Safeguards – LPS)

This course is aimed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards of those working in a range of care settings. Learners will explore the different terminology, and legislation and how this applies to the work they do in their organisation.

There are planned changes to the legislation coming soon and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) will soon be introduced. This course will provide an overview of what is known so far in relation to how LPS processes will be implemented.

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Duration: 6 hours

Max Capacity: 8-20

Session Format: Classroom Based Learning

Course Overview

The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties course is designed to enhance the knowledge and confidence of professionals working across a range of health and social care settings. Providing a clear understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, including the five key principles, informed consent, best interest decisions, and the legal responsibilities involved when supporting individuals who may lack capacity.

What's Involved?

Through engaging classroom-based learning, participants will explore the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act, how to assess an individual's capacity, and what steps to take when making best interest decisions.

The course also covers the legal and ethical frameworks around deprivation of liberty, ensuring that staff can confidently recognise when someone’s rights may be restricted and follow the correct procedures.

Participants will also be introduced to the upcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and what is known so far in relation to how LPS processes will be implemented, helping organisations and individuals prepare for future updates to legislation.

Learning Outcomes

Be able to explain what is meant by the term mental capacity.

Discuss who is affected by mental capacity.

Explore the importance of capacity when addressing informed consent.

Discuss how capacity is time and decision specific.

Be able to explain the 5 key principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA).

Describe how the key principles in the Mental Capacity Act protect the rights of people to make decisions about their own lives and how they apply to supporting someone in a way that restricts their rights.

Describe what is meant by best interest decisions, when and how these are made on behalf of a person who may be deemed to lack capacity.

Discuss why the Mental Capacity Act was introduces and how it should be put into practice.

Explain how to support people to plan, for times that they may lack capacity and how they can make advanced decisions for their future.

Define what the term Deprivation of Liberty.

Describe what the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) are, and why they were introduced.

Explain how and when Deprivation of Liberty can be applied for and authorised.

Describe the assessment process for a standard authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty?

Explain when an urgent authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty can be given.

Discuss what is the role of the relevant person’s representative.

Explore when an authorisation should be reviewed and what happens when it ends.

Discuss what happens if someone thinks a person is being deprived of their liberty without authorisation.

Explain what the Court of Protection is and when can people apply to it.

Describe the difference between DOLS and COP and the different settings that they both apply to.

Describe how safeguards will be monitored in different care settings.

Discuss what Liberty Protection Safeguards means and what changes are happening in legislation.

The benefits of completing the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Course

Promotes safer care that is legally compliant

Staff gain a practical understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS, helping your service remain compliant with key legislation.

Improves person centered decision making

Learners develop the skills to assess capacity and make best interest decisions that reflect the individual’s rights and preferences. Leading to more respectful, ethical, and personalised care.

Future-proofs your organisation for upcoming changes

With planned changes to the legislation coming soon and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) being introduced, this course gives your team a head start in understanding the new framework, helping your service stay ahead of legislative updates.

Encourages consistency throughout the organisation

When all team members share the same understanding of the MCA and DOLS, care delivery becomes more consistent, reducing variation in practice and ensuring continuity of care for individuals across shifts and services.

Enhances reputation and trust in your organisation

Demonstrating a strong grasp of legal responsibilities builds confidence among families, local authorities, and inspection bodies, enhancing your organisations reputation.

Supports professional development

Offering training boosts staff morale and retention by demonstrating your investment in your team and supporting staff development.

Who is this course for?

This course is for professionals who work in the health and social care settings and who wish to develop their understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DOLS) framework.

It is particularly useful for those who support individuals who may struggle with decision making capacity and where issues surrounding best interests and informed consent may arise.

Participants will explore processes around assessing a person’s capacity and the steps that may be taken when a best interest decision is made on behalf of someone.

You will also explore how the key principles of the Act apply in everyday practice, and how legal and ethical considerations around deprivation of liberty must be handled.

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