Market Testing - For the supply of Mental Capacity Assessments, Independent Mental Health Advocates and Independent Assessments in connection with Liberty Protection Safeguards

The Liberty Protection Safeguards will provide protection for people aged 16 and above who are or who need to be deprived of their liberty in order to enable their care or treatment and lack the mental capacity to consent to their arrangements. People who might have a Liberty Protection Safeguards authorisation include those with dementia, autism and learning disabilities who lack the relevant capacity. The Liberty Protection Safeguards were introduced in the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and will replace th...