Changes to self-assessment forms

We have made it simpler to apply for support online. Our needs assessment covers all areas of social care, including equipment, adaptations and sensory loss.

We have removed the ‘equipment, adaptations and mobility assessment’ and ‘sensory assessment’. If you have already started these forms, you can still submit them until 8 June.

Carers can still complete a carers assessment separately.

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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

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What are the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)?


If a person lacks mental capacity, it could be necessary to limit their freedom. Limiting a person's freedom in this way helps provide care and prevent them from harm. DoLS should limit a person's freedom as little as possible. Arrangements are assessed to check they are necessary and in the person's best interests. Representation and the right to challenge deprivation arrangements are other safeguards that are part of DoLS.

How to make a DoLS application

Our Adult Care portal gives you the ability to send a DoLS application directly to the ESCC DoLS team.

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