DHSC, 'The MCA and DOLS during the coronavirus pandemic: additional guidance' (updated 12/1/21)

MCA/DOLS coronavirus guidance This web page contains the following main headings: (1) [Best interests] decisions; (2) Life-saving treatment; (3) Depriving a person of their liberty; (4) Hospitals and care homes; (6) Other settings; (7) Supervisory bodies; (8) Emergency coronavirus health powers. It was updated on 24/12/20 with information under the subheading "Offering a vaccine to someone who lacks the relevant mental capacity". A minor change about the January 2021 lockdown was made on 12/1/21. Superseded by DHSC, 'The MCA and DOLS during the coronavirus pandemic: additional guidance' (updated 27/4/21).