Who does the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards apply to
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards apply to people:
- Aged 18 years or over.
- Who suffer from a disturbance of the mind or brain – such as dementia or a profound learning disability.
- People who cannot agree to their own care or treatment, but who may need to be cared for or treated in a way that restricts their freedom in order to keep them safe.
They do not apply to people detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.