If a person is aged 18 or over, lacks mental capacity, and may need to be deprived of their liberty in a care home or hospital, the provider (the managing authority) must apply for authorisation.
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If someone may need to be deprived of their liberty outside a care home or hospital (for example, in their own home, supported living, or a shared lives setting), this must be authorised by the Court of Protection.
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- Sunday 9 November 2025
- Service at 10am
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Request a needs assessment for social care support, and the eligibility for adult social care.
Read the eligibility criteria for adult social care in England.
Report a concern about an adult in Trafford or a person in a position of trust.
How to report a concern about an adult and what happens after.
How to report a concern about a professional, including care providers.