Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Following a Supreme Court judgment issued on 2 June 2026, there have been significant changes to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework.

We are currently reviewing our policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure they reflect the updated legal position and any emerging national guidance.

In the meantime, we ask that all referrals continue to be submitted as usual. These will be reviewed and assessed against the new legal criteria as soon as possible.

We appreciate your patience while this work is underway and will provide a further update once our revised processes are in place.