The Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) currently before Parliament contain a number of significant differences from the original Law Commission proposals for LPS. The change from DoLS to LPS will create new statutory duties and responsibilities on different bodies and care providers. Key points include:

• LPS will apply to any care setting (not just hospitals and care homes)
• NHS Trusts and CCGs will become responsible for assessments and authorisations
• LPS extends to young people aged 16 and 17 rather than 18+ under DoLS
• Many new staff groups will be involved in the assessment process
• The role of the BIA changes significantly

The parliamentary process means LPS could become law by April 2019 (Royal Assent) with a period of time for preparation by authorities before coming into effect. Aims This one day course aims to provide a detailed analysis of the Liberty Protection Safeguards contained in the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [HL]. The course considers the differences between DoLS and LPS and looks at what the new process will be and who will be affected. Learning outcomes

• Consider the key differences between DoLS and LPS
• Understand the impact on different services of LPS
• Review the legal criteria, assessment and procedure for LPS authorisations
• Consider the new duties and responsibilities placed on different staff and authorities

Programme

• The current situation – DoLS stats and CQC report
• The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [HL] – key information and progress update
• DoLS > LPS – what changes
• DoLS > LPS – what stays the same(ish)
• LPS procedure – the 3 stages
• LPS – criteria and assessments overview
• Capacity assessment
• Deprived of liberty assessment
• Mental disorder
• Necessary and Proportionate
• Excluded arrangements assessment – Mental Health Act
• Consulting others and Objecting
• The LPS assessors
• Pre-authorisation review – role and responsibilities
• Rights for people under LPS
• Advocacy – IMCA – when and how
• Appeal – Court of Protection

• • Appropriate person – who and the appointment process
  • Reviews – when and how
• Duties of Responsible Bodies – LAs, CCGs, NHS Trusts
• Duties on care home managers
• The Impact Assessment – funding estimates – what is allocated and is it enough?

The course will be delivered by Steven Richards Steven is a Mental Health Act Reviewer with the Care Quality Commission and a specialist advisor in relation to the Mental Capacity Act. He is a Director of Edge training and consultancy and has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, both for the NHS and voluntary sector. He has been an in-patient advocate for Mind and as an advocate represented directly before the Court of Protection. Steven has trained health and social care professionals on the Mental Capacity Act since its inception and regularly delivers legal update training to DoLS assessors (BIAs and Mental Health Assessors) and authorising signatories. Steven is co-author of three books, Working with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 - 2nd edition, Working with the Mental Health Act – 3rd edition and The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Handbook – 1st edition. He also co-authors a number of wallcharts on the Acts which are used nationally and a mobile App on the Mental Capacity Act Includes all course materials, certificate and refreshments. Places are limited so early booking is recommended. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to email assistant@edgetraining.org.uk  or call 07341 277487.

Aims:  This course aims to provide an essential update on case law in relation to the role of the BIA. Learning outcomes:

• Consider the latest DoLS news, research and guidance
• Examine the latest case law relevant to DoLS and the BIA role
• Reflect on how the information covered affects BIA practice 

Programme- the day will include the following key topics which may be subject to some minor amendments to reflect the latest case law and guidance at the time of delivery : 

• Consent > MCA > Restraint > DoLS
• London Safeguarding Boards and Local Government Ombudsman report
• CQC annual DoLS report
• Case law: European Court of Human Rights and DoLS
• Case studies – DoLS in practice
• Deprivation of Liberty – ECHR onwards
• Cheshire West, Supreme Court ruling – revisited
• Case law: life-saving treatment and DoLS
• DoLS appeals – Section 21A applications – overview and research findings
• Case law: covert medication to manage behaviour and DoLS
• National DoLS stats and trends
• Case law: Available options and the best interests assessment
• Assessment of risk – necessary and proportionate
• Case law: latest DoLS case law and summary
• Case law: domestic DoL or Community deprivation of liberty
• Case law: Community Treatment Orders (CTO) and DoLS
• The future: a new DoLS

The course will be delivered by Aasya Mughal Aasya is a barrister and director of Edge. She has provided legal representation for individuals and businesses in civil law matters in the county courts including landlord and tenant proceedings. She also has previously gained considerable experience as an in-patient advocate, working with detained patients on a number of mental health wards and has appeared before the Court of Protection in this role. She is co-author of three books, an App and three wall charts on the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DoLS used by local authorities, hospitals, universities and lawyers. She has also provided legal information and advice to the public on human rights law through the organisation Liberty on a pro bono basis. Includes all course materials, certificate and refreshments. Places are limited so early booking is recommended. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to email assistant@edgetraining.org.uk  or call 07341 277487.

Aims This one day course gives staff the opportunity to consider the concept of Unconscious Bias and its theoretical and research basis.   Through ongoing research,  it has become apparent that sometimes we make choices which subtly discriminate in favour of or against certain characteristics in a person or group. These choices are based at an unconscious level, known as Unconscious (Implicit) bias or hidden assumptions. The day provides opportunities to understand and apply the concept of unconscious bias at an individual and organisational level with a focus on health and social care pracice.  It also enables participants to identify positive examples in practice and measures to overcome unconscious bias. This course will be especially useful for social workers, BIAs, AMHPS, s12 doctors, GPs, nurses, care home managers, DoLS MH Assessors, doctors and other staff working in health and social care settings. Programme The day will include the following key topics:

• Introduction and aims for the day
• Why bother with Unconscious Bias?
• Small group exercises in different scenarios
• Science, research and statistics
• How our mind focuses + case studies
• Types of bias
• Understanding our biases
• Measure for overcoming bias
• Managing situations professionals encounter + group work
• Action plans

Learning outcomes   By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand how individual and group bias impacts on behaviours, attitudes, relationships and decisions
• Understand the risks and implications of negative outcomes from unchecked unconscious bias
• Identify areas of personal bias and implications on decision making processes in the health and social care setting.
• Apply the concept of unconscious bias to health and social care practice and identify methods for managing unconscious bias
• Link theory and research on unconscious bias and relevant legislation to practice.

The course will be delivered by Sneha Kilhay Sneha Khilay has an MSC in Human Resources and is an NLP practitioner and accredited executive coach.  She has lectured at Hertfordshire University and Bournemouth University ASW/AMHP programme and is a regular contributor to the London School of Economics Diversity Section.   She has published various articles and writes a monthly newsletter on equality.  Sneha has advised the NHS and local authorities on equality and unconscious bias as well as the private and corporate sectors.   Her projects include work with the United Nations and the Home Office.  She has recently been interviewed on the BBC Inside Out programme on the impact of bias in recruitment processes. Includes all course materials, certificate and refreshments. Places are limited so early booking is recommended. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to email assistant@edgetraining.org.uk  or call 07341 277487.