Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards – Annual Report
April 26, 2026
Version 1.1
Document Details
Annual DoLS report: applications received up from 412 to 447; authorisations granted 355; 14 Court of Protection referrals; average assessment time reduced to 34 days (from 38). Waiting list: 94 standard cases at 31 March 2025. Liberty Protection Safeguards replacement delayed. Additional BIA capacity being explored through regional commissioning arrangement.