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Understand restrictive practices

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‘Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) at a glance’ from the Social Care Institute for Excellence

This briefing summarises the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), an amendment to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It also introduces Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), the Law Commission’s proposed replacement for DoLS. Read all the sections of this DoLS article.

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Find and read the organisational policies and procedures in relation to restrictive practices and your role in implementing these
‘Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) at a glance’ from the Social Care Institute for Excellence
‘Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)’ from the Social Care Institute for Excellence
‘At a glance 16: Managing risk, minimising restraint’ from the Social Care Institute for Excellence
‘Positive and Proactive Care: reducing the need for restrictive Interventions’ from the Department of Health
‘Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Regulation 13: Regulation 13: Safeguarding service users from abuse and improper treatment’ from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
‘Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Training Standards’
‘Raising concerns at work: Whistleblowing guidance for workers and employers in health and social care’

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