Category: Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act

Document Type: Policy and Procedure

Policy Reference: SABP/ExecBoard/0009

Approval Date: Apr 2017

File: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Policy and Procedure

Document description:
This policy and procedure is intended for the use by all staff working for SaBP. It describes the actions to be taken by all members of staff at registered homes and hospitals within the Trust who are, or intend, to be accommodating a person who they believe may come within the scope of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
(DOLS).