# \#lps

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## [What could be done to improve DoLS and Community DoL practice if LPS does not happen?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/what-could-be-done-to-improve-dols-and-community-dol-practice-if-lps-does-not-happen/1529)

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**Author:** [@JamesCodling](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/JamesCodling)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2023 10:22 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/what-could-be-done-to-improve-dols-and-community-dol-practice-if-lps-does-not-happen/1529 "2023-04-21T10:22:32Z")

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Although there has been no confirmation from the DHSC, with each passing day it appears to be clear that either LPS will be significantly delayed or LPS will not happen. In the recent Hill Dickinson webinar ‘Annual Menta…

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## [LPS Responsible Body for someone 'in' a virtual ward](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lps-responsible-body-for-someone-in-a-virtual-ward/1464)

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**Author:** [@Nickwoo](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Nickwoo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 February 2023 09:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lps-responsible-body-for-someone-in-a-virtual-ward/1464 "2023-02-02T09:38:27Z")

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Hi, with the big push on for ‘virtual wards’ has anyone caught wind of any discussions happening about which organisation would be the Responsible Body should someone be ‘in’ a virtual ward and be in need of an LPS autho…

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## [LPS - is s12 Dr required to assess capacity?](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lps-is-s12-dr-required-to-assess-capacity/594)

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**Author:** [@Jayne](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Jayne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2021 10:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/lps-is-s12-dr-required-to-assess-capacity/594 "2021-08-25T10:07:07Z")

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Can anyone advise if the medical assessor for LPS will need to be s12 approved? Our local approval panel has stopped collecting information as to whether they have completed the DoLS annual training requirement & their e…