Author: Steven Richards Publisher: ISBN: 9780993132407 Category : Languages : en Pages : 147
Book Description
This handbook provides a clear and detailed explanation of deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS). It is written in an accessible and practical format to be of maximum use to health and social care staff so they can be confident using DoLS in daily practice. It comprises a complete, up-to-date guide on DoLS in practice, and contains the latest case law and guidance up to October 2015.
Author: Great Britain: Department for Constitutional Affairs Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 9780117037564 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 468
Book Description
The Mental capacity Act 2005 provides a statutory framework for people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves, or for people who want to make provision for a time when they will be unable to make their own decisions. This code of practice, which has statutory force, provides information and guidance about how the Act should work in practice. It explains the principles behind the Act, defines when someone is incapable of making their own decisions and explains what is meant by acting in someone's best interests. It describes the role of the new Court of Protection and the role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates and sets out the role of the Public Guardian. It also covers medical treatment and the way disputes can be resolved.
Author: Great Britain. Department of Health Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 9780113228096 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 396
Book Description
This Code of Practice is a reference tool for those dealing with, and caring for people admitted to hospital and care homes with mental health problems. Authored by the Department of Health and produced following wide consultation with those who provide and receive services under the Mental Health Act, this publication will come into force on 3 November 2008. Through the Mental Health Act 2007, the Government has updated the 1983 Act to ensure it keeps pace with the changes in the way that mental health services are - and need to be - delivered. This publication provides guidance and advice to registered medical practitioners, approved clinicians, managers and staff of hospitals, and approved mental health professionals on how they should proceed when undertaking duties under the Act. It also gives guidance to doctors and other professionals about certain aspects of medical treatment for mental disorder more generally. The Mental Health Act Code of Practice is also aimed at all of those working in primary care, Mental Health Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts as well as solicitors and attorneys who advise on mental health law. The Code should also be beneficial to the police and ambulance services and others in health and social services (including the independent and voluntary sectors) involved in providing services to people who are, or may become, subject to compulsory measures under the Act. It will also be a guide for those working with people with specific mental health needs such as those in nursing and care homes, and those in prison.
Author: Elaine James Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN: 178450985X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 178
Book Description
This book tells stories of just how powerful social work can be. At its heart are stories drawn from frontline practice, ranging from first interviews through to complex decision-making. Along the way, we meet the social worker who assessed a cat (though for all the right reasons). We witness the cost of failing to protect the rights of adults, exemplified in the tragic death of Connor Sparrowhawk. We also see the transformations that can happen when social workers really get it right - as in the case of Peter, whose love of balloons led them to feature in his care plan. These stories from practice are combined with guidance and reflective exercises to offer valuable practice wisdom and learning for new and experienced social workers alike. By turns funny, wise and moving, this book articulates the personal and professional qualities needed to practise rights-based social work. It reveals the potential of the profession to make a difference to the lives of individuals and to communities.
Author: Nasreen Pearce Publisher: Jordan Publishing (GB) ISBN: 9781784730116 Category : Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In the UK, with the increase in both the elderly population and the number of learning disabled adults who need permanent professional care in hospitals and residential homes, health and welfare services have become involved in providing care for vulnerable individuals, often in very difficult circumstances. There is a fine line between what can be considered to be justified in a person's best interests and what may be regarded as a deprivation of his/her liberty. The UK's Mental Capacity Act 2005, supported by the Deprivation of Liberty Code of Practice, sets out the applicable legal framework. However, subsequent UK case law clearly demonstrates that professionals who have to deal with the subtle issues in this difficult area are struggling with the appropriate knowledge and understanding of the statutory provisions, as well as the balance which has to be struck between responsible action to protect an individual's interests and the preservation of liberty. This book provides professionals at all levels with a concise and easily accessible guide to the practice and procedure to be followed in such cases (covering both administrative actions and the role of the Court of Protection). It sets out all the relevant statutory material specific to deprivation of liberty. [Subject: Health Care Law, Human Rights Law]
Author: Great Britain. Ministry of Justice Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 9780113228157 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides a statutory framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so for themselves. It introduced a number of laws to protect these individuals and ensure that they are given every chance to make decisions for themselves. The Act has recently been supplemented with new provisions pertaining to those who need to be accommodated under care and treatment regimes that may have the effect of depriving them of their liberty, but who lack the capacity to consent. This Code of Practice provides guidance and information for professionals implementing the deprivation of liberty safeguards legislation on a daily basis. In some cases, this will be paid staff, in others, those who have been appointed by law to represent individuals who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves (such as deputies or donees of a Lasting Power of Attorney).The Code incorporates good practice and demonstrates how the principles of the Act can be applied to those who have been deprived of their liberty for their own safety, or for the safety of others.
Author: Steven Richards
Author: Northern Ireland: Department of Health
Author: Great Britain: Department for Constitutional Affairs
Author: Great Britain. Department of Health
Author: Elaine James
Author: Steven Richards
Author: Nasreen Pearce
Author: Steven Richards
Author: Great Britain. Ministry of Justice
Author: Alex Ruck Keene