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Essex County Council has published a new tender opportunity for the provision of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments across the county.

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) provide a legal framework designed to protect individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their accommodation and care arrangements.

They apply to people receiving care in hospital settings, residential care homes, or nursing homes, where restrictions may be in place such as continuous supervision or limitations on leaving the premises.

Local Authorities are required to arrange independent assessments to determine whether the arrangements in place are:

• In the individual’s best interests
• Necessary and proportionate to prevent harm
• The least restrictive option available

The successful provider will be responsible for carrying out face-to-face assessments with individuals in their care setting. This may include visits to:

• Hospital wards
• Residential care homes
• Nursing homes

These assessments help local authorities ensure that care arrangements comply with the Mental Capacity Act and that individuals’ rights and freedoms are appropriately safeguarded.

Opportunity Overview

Buyer: Essex County Council
Service: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessments
Sector: Adult Social Care / Mental Capacity
Delivery: Face-to-face assessments in care settings
Location: Essex, England

This opportunity may be relevant to organisations and practitioners experienced in Best Interests Assessments and Mental Capacity Act compliance.

View the Full Tender Notice

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For full details of this opportunity, including submission requirements and timelines, visit the official notice: here >