Mental health assessment (standard form 4)
Information and checklist to help you determine whether a person has a mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983.
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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.
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Information to help you find out if there are advance directives or court rulings which would block a deprivation of liberty.
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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.
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Information to help you determine whether a deprivation of liberty is in the person’s best interests.
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