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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

ADASS position statement: Reforming Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

This paper outlines a pathway for implementing Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), a multi-stage approach beginning with improving the current Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards processes as an interim measure.

Mental health

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) National Service Standards

About this guidance The National Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service Standards 2020 document provides a framework for evaluating, mapping, and planning AMPH services within local authorities. It is part of the National Workforce Plan for AMHPs and aims to standardise service delivery, governance, and workforce support across England.

Mental health

NHS Benchmarking Network and ADASS AMHPs, Mental Health Act Assessments & the Mental Health Social Care workforce

About this guidance The report highlights key trends in service models, advocacy provision, workforce composition, and the availability of Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs). It also provides benchmarking data on the number of MHA assessments, workforce challenges, delays in assessments, and the impact of service integration.

Mental health

Top tips: Approved Mental Health Practice and data

About this guidance This advice sheet is intended to equip Directors with the information and advice they need to both understand and assure themselves of the quality and availability of Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) within their area.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Guidance to revised DoLs forms 2024

Please use the link below to access a suite of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) forms updated by West Midlands ADASS in Autumn 2023 except where stated.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

ADASS Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) priority tool

About this guidance The aim of the tool is to assist Councils to respond in a timely manner to those requests which have the highest priority. The tool sets out the criteria which indicates that an urgent response may be needed in order to safeguard the individuals concerned. The use of this tool must be […]

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