Official statistics announcement

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, England: 2025 to 2026

Data on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in local authorities, including the profile of people for whom a DoLS application was received.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 21 July 2026
• Last updated: 9 October 2026

• Release date: 5 November 2026 9:30am (confirmed)

These statistics will be released on 5 November 2026 9:30am