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Deprivation of liberty safeguards

Deprivation of liberty safeguards are put in place to protect a person's human rights. They make sure a legal process is followed so that any restrictions on what you do and where you live are in your best interests.

Professionals who want to request a deprivation of liberty safeguards assessment

If a person is suspected to be deprived of their liberty in a care home or hospital, the care home or hospital must complete the following form to request an assessment: 

Request a deprivation of liberty safeguards assessment

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The council provides services across North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Selby, Tadcaster, Malton, Pickering, Richmond, Skipton and more.

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