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Local authority assessments for people without mental capacity who are deprived of their liberty.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sports (DCMS) is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to deliver capital grants for grassroots sports facilities in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
A capitated approach to payment for mental health services with outcomes and risk share.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
Annual publication, Official Statistics. Summary report of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards applications by local authority.
The Parole Board has published guidance for its members on factors to take into consideration when reviewing cases where mental capacity is a consideration.
If your company is in difficulty, it's important to maintain good mental health.
Use this form to submit an expert opinion about someone's mental capacity as part of an application to make decisions for them.
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to advice workers.
This guidance informs stakeholders about upcoming introductions to the Restricted Patient System.
Help available and steps you should take if you have a medical emergency or are hospitalised abroad, including for planned treatment.
Annual official statistics report on applications for Deprivation of Liberty authorisations.
Annual DoLS National Summary
Information for adult social workers working under the MCA and how it relates to their continuing professional development.
If you have a long-term mental health condition you may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010
This guidance provides information on COVID-19 in homelessness, domestic abuse refuge, respite room and asylum seeker accommodation settings.
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Summary report of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard applications by local authority.
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