Mental Capacity Act and DoLS - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Register for the course

Mental Capacity Act and DoLS - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview This course is designed to provide leaners with a deep insight into Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. It provides information around what the legislation is, who is involved and how it is implemented into the care provision. It explains the reasons why we remove liberty from some individuals and also explains the decisions that cannot be made on a DoLS order. It provides a brief synopsis of the Mental Capacity Act and how this is linked to DoLS and how it shapes the decisions that are made for the individual by a DoLS order and includes the 5 Statutory principles that underpin the legislation. Advice is also given on how to establish a person’s best interest and when not to take liberty away. Aims and Objectives Provide an overview of relevant legislation Explain the Mental Capacity Act Outline the 5 Statutory principles Provide guidance on decision making Give an understanding of DoLS Provide guidance on Best Interest Decisions State who else can be involved Highlight the importance of good record keeping Course Audience Anyone working in the Health and Social Care sector

Register For Course

Course information

Earn a career credential

  • Course Type

    Face-to-Face

  • Tutor

    Kim Rowland

  • Location

    Head Office Ormskirk

  • Date and Time

    23 Jul 2025 09:30

  • Course Duration

    03:00:00

  • Capacity

    20

  • Credits

    2

Sign up for information on our Courses and LMS

Please fill in your email below to receive information on our LMS or News about Think Tank Academy.