From DoLS to LPS: an important time for mental capacity – a blog from Department of Health

The Department of Health have shared a new blog about the move from the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) to Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) over the next few months. DoLS will continue to run alongside LPS for a year after implementation to ease the transition of existing cases.

The blog provides an overview of the significant features of LPS, as well as useful links to find out more.