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Mental Capacity Act and Liberty Safeguards (DOLS/LPS)Training Course

Mental Capacity Act and Liberty Safeguards (DOLS/LPS)Training Course

This Mental Capacity Act and LPS training course presents the Mental Capacity Act and the Liberty Protection Safeguards (Liberty Protection Safeguards) in a format that is both easy to digest and apply. This 1 day Mental Capacity Act and LPS training course will provide information to help staff understand the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) (Liberty Protection Safeguards) and their implementation throughout the care sector.
4 Hours
Blended
2 Years
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Course Outline

The training course is aimed at front-line and supervisory staff, however, we can also provide advanced training for managers upon request. The Mental Capacity Act and LPS training course will provide an:

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Awareness of the MCA and Code of Practice
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Awareness of DoLs
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Understanding of how the MCA and LPS impact people who have a learning disability and mental health condition and those who support them
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Awareness of Best Interest Decisions

This course will provide delegates with a clear understanding of their responsibilities in safeguarding liberty and the correct process to follow for lawful deprivation where this is appropriate.

Course Syllabus

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Legislation overview and core principles
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Mental Capacity defined
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What is Deprivation of Liberty?
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Capacity assessments
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Lawful and unlawful deprivation
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Six required assessments and authorisation
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Key terms
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Lasting and enduring powers of attorney
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Case study and examples
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Summary and evaluation
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Guardian Angels Training are a specialist provider of quality training courses to organisations and individuals across the UK. We deliver mandatory and specialist training to ensure your organisation is compliant with current legislation and standards.