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Dols

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independent98 · 02/04/2021 15:04

My Mum is in a care home on a interim basis due to leg ulcers and bed sores. They have approached me for a dols assessment as they said my mum seems confused but she seems quite sharp with myself and the family. I am extremely wary of thier agenda and want someone to explain to me in laymans terms what a dols is and its implications

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CMOTDibbler · 02/04/2021 17:57

I had to sign for my mum, basically without it they couldn't stop her for leaving if she asked to. It wouldn't have stopped family members taking her out if they'd wished to or anything more - just let the staff do what was needed to keep her safe

AcornAutumn · 02/04/2021 17:46

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I don't think I'd sign that for my mum unless there were more extreme circumstances than in your OP. Mum has discharged herself from hospital twice and that was the right choice for her.

OnthePiste · 02/04/2021 16:42

Hi my Mum is just coming to the end of 6 weeks NHS funded respite care. Her CH also contacted me and said that they needed to complete a DOL's as the home has a locked door policy. I queried it and I was told that it was literally just until she left and then it ends. I did not see or have to sign any paperwork. It is a Deprivation of Liberty order and basically means that legally they can keep you mum safe as she can't leave without it being lifted.

Mum was very confused and trying to leave every day for the first week so this is why it has to be put in place, otherwise they could not stop her leaving.

Have a look on the Alzheimer's Association website for more info, they have some fact sheets which will explain the legalities.

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