Alzheimer’s Group Resources

Alzheimer’s Society Comment On Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards, UK

Deprivation of liberty safeguards have been introduced into the Mental Capacity Act in order to prevent arbitrary decisions that deprive people of their liberty. The safeguards cover people in hospital and care homes registered under the Care Standards Act 2000. They have been designed to deter deprivation of liberty and, where it is unavoidable, ensure cases are reviewed, monitored and can be appealed. The safeguards are now a statutory obligation (from April 2009 onwards).

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