Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. They are designed to protect the rights of people aged 18 or over who lack capacity to consent to their care arrangements.
Care homes and hospitals must apply for a DoLS authorisation from the local authority and notify the CQC if it is approved.
Read more about the deprivation of liberty.
Your rights under DoLS
Under a DoLS authorisation, you will always have a representative (family member, friend, or trained professional) to speak on your behalf.
You also have the right to:
- Ask the Council for a review
- Appeal the authorisation to the Court of Protection
Trafford's Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards team
All requests should be made through the Trafford DoLS portal.
For more information about DoLS, contact the Trafford Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards team. Call 0161 912 2036 or email dols@trafford.gov.uk.
If you are interested in becoming an independent BIA on behalf of Trafford, email dols@trafford.gov.uk