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Relevant person's representative

Definition in Statutory Guidance

From:

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice

A person, independent of the relevant hospital or care home, appointed to maintain contact with the relevant person, and to represent and support the relevant person in all matters relating to the operation of the deprivation of liberty safeguards.

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