Care Homes DoLS Portal

If a person lacks mental capacity, it could be necessary to limit their freedom. Limiting a person's freedom in this way helps provide care and prevent them from harm. DoLS should limit a person's freedom as little as possible. Arrangements are assessed to check they are necessary and in the person's best interests. Representation and the right to challenge deprivation arrangements are other safeguards that are part of DoLS. How to make a DoLS application Our DoLS portal gives you the ability to submit a DoLS application directly to the Darlington Borough Council DoLS team. Click on one of the buttons below to access the online forms to submit a DoLS Form 1, DoLS Form 1 - Urgent Extension or Form 2 If you have any queries on the use of this Portal please email [email protected] If you have any questions relating to a DoLS application/form and it's progress please email [email protected]