Version: 0.0.4 | Published: 4 Jun 2026 | Updated: 38 days ago

NHSD Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) under the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Dataset

Summary

Reference Code:
DAPB2101
Type:
Collections
Applies To:
Healthcare services : Rehabilitation services
Care Settings:
  • Care home
  • Hospital
Publication Date:
20 April 2020

Contact Point

Documentation

Description:
Information collected in the data return will provide an estimate of the number of individuals subject to a DoLS authorisation as well as the number of active DoLS cases in England for the 2025 to 2026 reporting period. Data is collected at individual case level to afford greater flexibility of analysis across variables such as location and demographics. A case is defined as active from the moment the DoLS request is received by the CASSR.

Review & Status

Scope:
This data collection only concerns DoLS applications for people in care homes and hospitals. Do not include data about applications made to the Court of Protection where deprivation of liberty is required either in a person’s home or in supported living.
Technical Committee:
Data Alliance Partnership Board
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active

Legal Authority 1

Legal Authority:
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012