• Challenges to deprivation of liberty orders in England soar by a third

    Challenges to deprivation of liberty orders in England soar by a third
    Campaigners say vulnerable people receiving care are being deprived of their freedom in order to save moneyGrowing numbers of vulnerable people receiving care are challenging deprivation of liberty (Dol) orders that can mean they are locked up or kept under restrictive supervision.Dol orders are meant as a last resort but campaigners say the increase shows that too often people’s freedoms are restricted as a cheaper option. Continue reading...

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