DoLS Signatories 8 July 2025

Aims

This course aims to provide guidance on the role of signatories & to update designated signatories in relation to the latest case law around their specific function within the DoLS procedures. The importance of the role is explored, particularly within the context of the increasing number of DoLS appeals going to the Court of Protection across England & Wales. It is designed to provide signatories with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the statutory function of an authorising signatory.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the responsibilities of the Supervisory Body in relation to DoLS

• Explain the statutory basis and functions of a signatory

• Consider what evidence and information DoLS assessors should present for signatories in the completed      forms