Relevant Person’s Representative (DoLS)

A person (usually a family member or friend of the person who is being deprived of their liberty through Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards), that has been legally appointed to oversee the DoLS and request a review at any point should they or the person feel it is no longer required, appropriate or if additional deprivations other than those authorised seem to have been implemented by the placement. The Relevant Person’s Representative is entitled to the support of a Section 39D IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate) to assist them in understanding and fulfilling the duties of their role, which must be paid for by the Local Authority.