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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

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This course provides an essential understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework, helping learners recognise when someone is being unlawfully deprived of their liberty in a hospital or care home setting. Through real-life scenarios and detailed explanations, participants will gain the knowledge to identify, prevent, and address situations where someone's freedom is restricted. This course is critical for healthcare professionals working in environments where the DoLS regulations apply.

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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Define the concept of deprivation of liberty.
  • Define the concept of deprivation of liberty.
  • Recognise the signs and situations where someone's liberty is being taken away.
  • Determine if someone is being deprived of liberty in an unlawful manner.
  • Take appropriate action to address unlawful deprivation of liberty.
  • List proactive steps employees can take to prevent deprivation of liberty in healthcare and care home settings.

Modules

Module 1

What Is Deprivation of Liberty?

Module 2

Who Can Be Affected by the Deprivation of Liberty?

Module 3

When Can Someone's Liberty Be Taken Away?

Module 4

Identifying Deprivation of Liberty

Module 5

Restraint or Deprivation of Liberty?

Module 6

What One Should Do

Module 7

Strategies to Help Prevent Deprivation of Liberty

Module 8

What Is DoLS?

Module 9

The Mental Capacity Act

Module 10

Overview of DoLS Authorisation

Module 11

DoLS and Care Plan

Module 12

Summary

Top reviews

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Nick

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5

great course

Posted on 25/10/2026

KU

Kudzai

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5

wonderful

Posted on 25/04/2026

DA

Damilola

User fromcare-learning

5

Straightforward and well explained

Posted on 10/04/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

DoLS are safeguards designed to protect people who lack capacity and are subject to restrictions that amount to a deprivation of liberty in care or hospital settings.

A deprivation of liberty may involve continuous supervision and control, restrictions on movement, or not being free to leave a care or hospital setting.

Unlawful deprivation of liberty may occur when required legal safeguards or authorisation are absent. Care workers should raise concerns through their safeguarding and organisational procedures.

DoLS prevention involves promoting choice, autonomy and independence, using the least restrictive option and regularly reviewing restrictions placed on a person.

If you suspect unlawful deprivation of liberty, report the concern promptly to the appropriate manager or safeguarding lead and follow your organisation's legal and safeguarding procedures.