Apply for a deprivation of liberty authorisation

Children's and adult social care practitioner: Apply for a deprivation of liberty authorisation. Starts when: A person lacking capacity is deprived of liberty in a care home or hospital. Steps: Receive the request; Commission assessments; Grant or refuse; Set conditions and expiry; Review. Done when: The authorisation shows assessments, conditions and expiry date. Rules that apply: Mental Capacity Act 2005 Schedule A1.