— Guidance for health and social care staff, carers, and staff responsible for policies etc. The only change since the 15 June 2026 version is that “NHS England will be publishing an updated DoLS e-learning module by 30 July 2026.” has been removed and replaced with “On 30 July 2026, NHS England published updated MCA and DoLS e-learning material (login required). Further development work is underway and revised materials will be updated by December 2026. See further support information on safeguarding (NHS Futures login required).” The additional text includes two external links which are reproduced on the MHLO page.
Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/DHSC,_%27UK_Supreme_Court_2026_judgment_on_what_constitutes_a_deprivation_of_liberty%27_(updated,_22_September_2026)?id=071026-2127