Deprivation of liberty: Update from dementia, delirium and distress team

April 23, 2020

With the current situation due to COVID-19 and the pressure on ward colleagues we would like to let you know that a member of the dementia, delirium and distress team (DDD) will be completing deprivation of liberties for patients that require them.

If you have a patient that you feel meets the criteria please ensure that a mental capacity assessment is completed and then call Tracy Mansell on 07971753091 or ext. 5680 or email request on t.mansell@nhs.net who will complete the forms and send them to the relevant authority.

Note: This is only a temporary measure to support nurses on the wards.