How long is the Deprivation of Liberty course?

It's made up of 5 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What changed in June 2026?

On 2 June 2026 the UK Supreme Court overruled the Cheshire West acid test. Whether someone is deprived of their liberty is now a multifactorial judgment, and their objection, or valid consent, is directly relevant. The first microlesson explains the new approach.

Yes. The DoLS process still applies to adults in hospitals and care homes where a deprivation of liberty may exist. Where there is doubt, providers should still use the process or seek advice.

How often should staff take deprivation of liberty training?

Train people when they start and whenever the law or guidance changes, as it did in 2026. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the Deprivation of Liberty course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

Deprivation of Liberty Training Course (UK)

Deprivation of Liberty training

Five microlessons on what a deprivation of liberty is after the 2026 Supreme Court ruling, recognizing it in practice, authorizations, safeguards and record keeping, with situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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What the Deprivation of Liberty course covers

This course helps care teams recognize and respond to a possible deprivation of liberty in five microlessons. It reflects the June 2026 Supreme Court judgment that replaced the Cheshire West acid test with a multifactorial approach, and covers recognizing deprivation of liberty in practice, standard and urgent authorizations and the six assessments, safeguards including the Relevant Person's Representative, advocacy, review and the right to challenge, and accurate record keeping.

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Deprivation of Liberty (UK).

Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner

Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks

Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time

Laws covered

Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The DoLS process still applies to adults in hospitals and care homes where a deprivation of liberty may exist.

Supreme Court judgment, 2 June 2026. Replaced the Cheshire West acid test with a multifactorial assessment, and confirmed that some people can validly consent to their care arrangements.

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Deprivation of Liberty training

What the Deprivation of Liberty course covers

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5 microlessons

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Who it's for and the law it covers

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Laws covered

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Questions about Deprivation of Liberty training

How long is the Deprivation of Liberty course?

Is there a certificate?

What changed in June 2026?

Do DoLS still apply?

How often should staff take deprivation of liberty training?

Can I try the Deprivation of Liberty course first?

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