Court of Protection episode 6 - Liberty Protection Safeguards
Hempsons health and social care law podcast · Hempsons
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Show Notes
In the sixth and final episode of our Court of Protection series, Hempsons' healthcare advisory associates Rachael Hawkin and Liz Stokes give an overview of the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).
00:16 - Introduction
01:23 - April 5 2023 announcement
02:25 - Recap: what are the Liberty Protection Safeguards?
04:53 - LPS objectives
06:01 - What is the definition of deprivation of liberty?
07:41 - How will the deprivation of liberty be authorised?
09:07 - Who can be a 'responsible body'?
10:44 - The impact of LPS on care planning
11:42 - The LPS process
14:39 - What is the expected timeline for LPS implementation?
16:28 - What now?