Paid Representative Service
Matrix SDT has been commissioned by the Local Authorities across Berkshire to provide the Paid Representative Service in this area.
When a person lacks the mental capacity to make decisions about the care or treatment they need, and may be at risk if that care is not provided, it is sometimes in their best interests to deprive them of their liberty. The aim of this is to prevent the person coming to harm.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA DoLS) exist to ensure that no one is deprived of their liberty without good reason, and that if someone needs to be deprived of their liberty in these circumstances, that person still has specific rights. One of these rights is to have a Representative to protect their interests throughout the process.
In general, a person’s Representative is a friend or family member who will ensure that the rights of a person being deprived of their liberty are protected.
In cases where no friend or family member is willing or eligible, a Paid Representative will be appointed.
This is a crucial role in the deprivation of liberty process, providing the person with representation and support that is independent of the commissioners and providers of the services they are receiving.
The Paid Representative will maintain contact with the person and provide representation and support to them in all matters relating to the MCA DOLS.
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2 The Green
North Waltham
Hampshire
RG25 2BQ
Tel: 01256 398928
Fax: 01256 398929
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