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The Mental Capacity Act 2005: deprivation of liberty safeguards and you: easy read |
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London: Great Britain. Department of Health, 2009. 23p. |
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The Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty safeguards (formerly known as the Bournewood safeguards) were introduced into the Mental Capacity Act 2005 through the Mental Health Act 2007. The safeguards aim to give people who lack capacity protection when they are being cared for or treated in ways that may deprive them of their liberty. This easy read booklet outlines why the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are needed, when they will be used, what happens if an individual is deprived of their liberty and what will happens if a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is granted. |
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adult safeguarding; care homes; dementia; Deprivation of liberty safeguards; human rights; medical treatment; mental capacity; severe learning disabilities; vulnerable adults; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=aaab54a3-6bb4-4397-acb9-bd1620532381 |
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