Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Top Rated4.6(10 reviews)

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.

12 Modules1 hour
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • 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.

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Training Overview

  • What Is Deprivation of Liberty?
  • Who Can Be Affected by the Deprivation of Liberty?
  • When Can Someone's Liberty Be Taken Away?
  • Identifying Deprivation of Liberty
  • Restraint or Deprivation of Liberty?
  • What One Should Do
  • Strategies to Help Prevent Deprivation of Liberty
  • What Is DoLS?
  • The Mental Capacity Act
  • Overview of DoLS Authorisation
  • DoLS and Care Plan
  • Summary
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JOANNE

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5

Good Course

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Collins

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5

The modules are so informative

Posted on 12/01/2026

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Kelechi Onuoma

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5

5 star

Posted on 20/01/2026

JO

JOANNE

User fromcare-learning

5

Good Course

Posted on 22/01/2026

CO

Collins

User fromcare-learning

5

The modules are so informative

Posted on 12/01/2026

KO

Kelechi Onuoma

User fromcare-learning

5

5 star

Posted on 20/01/2026

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