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We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

• Updated: 10 November 2025

Legislation and guidance on the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and the latest information on progress towards their implementation.

• Updated: 14 June 2022

Annual statistics on the strength of UK reserve forces, including regular and volunteer reserves.

• Updated: 10 August 2017

Resources for local authorities to support their roles as supervisory bodies for the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Annual official statistics report on applications for Deprivation of Liberty authorisations.

• Updated: 28 September 2016

Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) resources for health and care professionals.

• Updated: 11 August 2009

Information about Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

• Updated: 3 August 2021

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

• Updated: 10 November 2025

Information about implementation support that is being provided ahead of the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards.

• Updated: 25 June 2021

The Reserves Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales is the enabling voice for reserves and cadets in Wales.

• Updated: 26 March 2026