Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) update
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Date: Thursday, March 14th
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Online
Join us for this free online event designed to fulfil your annual CPD requirements as mandated by Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards regulations. Earn 2 CPD hours and receive a certificate upon completion.
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What’s in store for you at this CPD event?
During this workshop, you’ll dive into:
- Recent case law updates and their implications for DoLS practice.
- Intersection points with other legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Care Act, especially in community settings.
- Insights into the BIA-AMCP transition and its potential impact on future practice.
- Navigating capacity assessments and making best-interest decisions, both in court and real-world scenarios. Plus, engage in critical discussions with peers on challenging practice scenarios, including assessments for individuals with brain injuries or personality disorders.
Who should attend?
This workshop caters specifically to best interest assessors.
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Get to know our esteemed guest speaker
Meet Tim Spencer-Lane, Lawyer at the Law Commission for England and Wales. Tim spearheaded the Law Commissions’ review of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards under the Mental Capacity Act 2015.
With a wealth of experience in health and social care regulation, he has also played key roles in various reviews, including adult social care and the regulation of health professionals. Tim is the acclaimed author of the Care Act Manual (Sweet and Maxwell) and serves as a General Editor of the Encyclopedia of Social Services and Child Care Law.
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