Resources

WMADASS DoLS Signatories Newsletter September 2026

West Midlands ADASS case study: a regional approach to supporting the workforce

This case study, written in July 2026, has been prepared for Department of Health and Social Care 

An Easy Read version of how the Supreme Court has changed DoLS rules

In June 2026, the Supreme Court changed how we decide if someone in a care home or hospital is being deprived of their liberty.

Infographic: Considering deprivation of liberty after AGNI

AGNI is the commonly used shorthand for the landmark 2026 deprivation of liberty case. It is commonly referred to as such because the full official case name is A Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland ([2026] UKSC 16). The infographic covers key points.

DoLS: a practical guide to proceeding with DoLS referrals after The Supreme Court judgement

This document is a working draft as it is subject to further guidance becoming available from DHSC. It is correct as of the footnote date and will be updated after further guidance is issued.

Strategic and practical implications of the Mental Health Act Reforms

This presentation was made by Claire Barcham, ADASS Senior Officer Policy & Practice Lead, at the WM ADASS webinar on the Mental Health Act reforms, 10 June 2026. A recording of the webinar is also available via the Mental Health Network page.