Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) at a glance - SCIE The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) can only apply to people who are in a care home or hospital This includes where there are plans to move a person to a care home or hospital where they may be deprived of their liberty
Mental capacity act 2005 | Deprivation of liberty | Mind Before you can be lawfully deprived of your liberty, the care home or hospital where you’re staying must apply for authorisation This means getting permission from the relevant authority
Deprivation of liberty safeguards in a care home | 2025 Deprivation of liberty means that you are under continuous supervision and control and are not free to leave, and you may lack the mental capacity to consent to these arrangements