Demonstrate critical understanding of the importance of providing record-keeping and reporting of best interest assessment.

The local authority on hearing from the registered manager that Mr Jones was “trying to leave” decided the best thing was to issue an application to the Court of Protection for a declaration that it was in Mr Jones best interests to reside in the care home and for a deprivation of liberty order.

The local authority commenced a section 42 enquiry under the Care Act 2014 at the same time as issuing an application to the Court of Protection.

Assessment Criteria
Your essay will be assessed on your ability to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and critical understanding of law relevant to the best interest assessment.

• Demonstrate critical understanding of the importance of providing record-keeping and reporting of best interest assessment.

• Critically review the application of the process, procedures and documentation of the DoLS and its code of practice.

• Adhere to the School of Health & Social Care policy for confidentiality and consent.

• Adhere to the School of Health & Social Care guidelines for presentation and referencing.