Deprivation of Liberty Awareness

Overview

This course creates a basic awareness and understanding of issues regarding the Mental Capacity Act and procedures concerning Deprivation of Liberty

Who is Deprivation of Liberty Awareness aimed at?

All carers who work in a health and social care setting.

Course Length

Half or 1 day

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will understand:

• What the Mental Capacity Act is
• What Staff are affected by the Act
• What Mental Capacity is
• The five core principles
• Lack of capacity
• How lack of capacity is assessed?
• The Deprivation of Liberty Procedures