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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Definition in Statutory Guidance

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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice

The framework of safeguards under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 for people who need to be deprived of their liberty in a hospital or care home in their best interests for care or treatment and who lack the capacity to consent to the arrangements made for their care or treatment.

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