Implementing the new Liberty Protection Safeguards Conference London
- Central London
- 10 February 2022 [09:00-16:15]
£279.99 + VAT
Agenda
An introduction to The Liberty Protection Safeguards
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Neil GrantPartner, Gordons Partnership LLP Solicitors
Once implemented, The Liberty Protection Safeguards will provide protection for those over the age of 16 who are unable to consent to proposed care arrangements. This session will equip you with an understanding of why The LPS was introduced, and provide an overview of its progress so far.
- An overview of the what the Liberty Protection Safeguard’s guiding principles are and what do they mean for mental capacity?
- Why has the LPS been delayed and when is a reasonable expectation of consultation?
- Continuing to use the existing framework in times of uncertainty
What to expect from the Code of Practice: Implications and Implementation
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Paul AppletonSenior Associate, Hill Dickinson
Not a new act, the LPS results from an amendment to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 with the five principles underpinning the MCA 2005 remaining. This session focuses on:
- What we know, and don’t know, now.
- What will happen, and when
- How can we prepare now
- The most important thing about LPS.
Developing your LPS policies and procedures
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Martin SextonPrincipal Manager (LPS implementation), Salford City Council
Regardless of further delay, it is important for care services to prepare for the new ruling to arrive. Hear you will learn how to effectively curate the procedures you will need and support the family affected.
- Can you use any existing DoLs policies and procedures in relation to LPS?
- Effective care planning and risk assessment
- Use of restraint and restrictions
- Supporting families and friends through the new process
Supporting the LPS process: assessing capacity and LPS authorisation
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Jo SutherlandSocial Worker, Coach & Specialist Mental Health Consultant, Mojo
The LPS process is still heavily based on the Mental Capacity Act and as such, it still requires a process where decisions are made in the best interests of a vulnerable person. This session will outline what we know about when to use LPS:
- Defining a person’s capacity
- Assessments and determinations for LPS
- Demonstrating effective care arrangements
- Advanced decisions and refusing treatment
Regulating the LPS and the MCA
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Jo SutherlandSocial Worker, Coach & Specialist Mental Health Consultant, Mojo
This session provides information around the monitoring approach of the CQC. Gain an understanding of the how they judge compliance of the Mental Capacity Act:
- CQC’s role in relation to the MCA and DoLS
- How to show evidence of best interests decision-making
- Unlawful deprivation of liberty
Speakers
Jo Sutherland
I am a qualified and SWE registered social worker (DipSW), AMHP and BIA with 25 years experience working across the adult social work. l am the Service Manager for Adult Social Care Mental Health for a City Council engaging in service transformation and a specialist Occupational Health Speciailst for the NHS. Previously the Principal Social Worker for a Shire County. I have substantive experience in management within social work, with an MA in Leadership and Management within social work, as well as a Practice Mentor Assessors Award. I work to a comprehensive Change Management process and was a core lead in a Transformation approach to AMHP provision and effecting CIP accordingly.
I have 18 years experience in working within integrated health and social care sectors, with local Authorities with Section 75 Agreements and those without. I have a clear understanding of the legal obligations for Section 75 stakeholders. I am experienced in navigating the, at times, competing agendas of these service areas, and am well versed in the expectations of the NMC, GMC and SWE.
I led on three nationally recognised projects spanning the third sector, social care and health. I have a drive for excellence in social work and am passionate about the right outcomes being achieved for people. I have been a DoLS Authoriser in 3 previous positions.
I am a keen trainer and have worked across all stakeholders to enable effective and inclusive learning experiences. l am proud to be an Associate of Daisy Bogg Consultancy Ltd.
