Information and checklist to help you determine whether a person has a mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Mental capacity assessment (standard form 4)
Information and checklist to help you assess whether a person has the capacity to consent to being in the care home or hospital applying for the deprivation of liberty.
No Refusals assessment (standard form 3)
Information to help you find out if there are advance directives or court rulings which would block a deprivation of liberty.
Eligibility assessment (standard form 4)
Information and checklist to help you decide whether the person is eligible for DOLS, or for detention and treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Best interests assessment (standard form 3)
Information to help you determine whether a deprivation of liberty is in the person’s best interests.