Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training in brief: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering what a deprivation of liberty means in law. It takes approx. 15 minutes online, and The Globe files the certificate once they finish.
Why this training matters
Depriving someone of their liberty without authorisation is unlawful. DoLS provides the legal framework for doing it properly.
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards explains what a deprivation of liberty means in law and the acid test for when DoLS applies. It covers the authorisation process and who is involved, the role of the relevant person's representative, and rights of appeal and review. Managers, team leaders and HR get particular value from it.
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training at a glance
| Course | Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards |
|---|---|
| Category | HR & Wellbeing |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS Read the official text |
| Time to complete | Approx. 15 minutes |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
964,000 report work-related stress, depression or anxiety in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What the training covers
We update the course as the law and guidance change, so the topics below reflect the current version.
- What a deprivation of liberty means in law
- The acid test and when DoLS applies
- The authorisation process and who is involved
- Role of the relevant person's representative
- Rights of appeal and review
Who should take Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training
All employees, with particular value for managers, team leaders and HR.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 15 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training cover?
It follows Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
How is the training delivered?
Online, self-paced, through The Globe LMS. Managers assign it, The Globe records completion automatically, and the record sits with the rest of that person's training.
