Mental Health Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

The primary function of the team is to act as the supervisory body Rotherham Council in its statutory duty under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice
The Mental Capacity Act code of practice was written in April 2005, and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards code of practice was written in August 2008.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Referral Forms

• Form 1 Document
• Form 2 Document

2024 Law Society Guidance on Identifying a Deprivation of Liberty (Any Setting)
This guidance is not just about Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Case Law Updates and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Resources
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards resources are available via the Edge Training website.

Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice: Chapter 8
This chapter sets out the role of the Court Appointed Deputy.

Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) Deputy Standards (February 2023)
This guidance includes public authority, professional and law deputy’s.

Rotherham Borough Council Referral Pathway
Please email DoLS@rotherham.gov.uk

Key Contacts

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Email: dols@rotherham.gov.uk

Court of Protection (COP)
Email: cop@rotherham.gov.uk