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The implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) brings many changes, most notably that all settings will be covered and that the safeguards are extended to 16- and 17-year olds. It will also bring about the introduction of three responsible bodies to alleviate pressures on local authorities. Under the new system, applications are considered by those responsible for the person's care allowing more appropriate and timely responses.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has successfully begun this work through a multi-team development programme detailed in this learning example.
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