You have been appointed as a Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) to support someone who is being deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

 

Some terms we are using:

DoL - Deprivation of Liberty

DoLS - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

RPR - Relevant Person’s Representative

MCA - Mental Capacity Act 2005

 

We want to understand your experience of being appointed to this essential role and whether you feel you have been supported and kept well informed throughout the process of authorising the DoL.

What we are asking you to do:

On the following pages, we are seeking your views on various aspects of the DoLS process and obtaining from you if you feel confident and understand the role of RPR that you have been selected for.  If you have any additional comments or feedback that you would like to provide, please do so on Q.11

Please click 'Next' below to start this 5-minute questionnaire. 

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