The DoLS Team

A DoLS team has been set up to co-ordinate and manage referral requests, DoLS assessments and reviews. The DoLS Team, which is based in Mamhilad Park Estate, acts on behalf of the Supervisory Bodies (Aneurin Bevan Health Board and 5 Local Authorities within the Gwent area, i.e. Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen).

The team consists of a DoLS co-ordinator/manager, best interest assessors and a DoLS administrator. The team is also supported by a pool of best interest assessors who work for the Local Authorities or the Health Board within the Gwent area. The best interest assessors are trained nurses, occupational therapist or social workers experienced in working with people with mental health issues and learning difficulties.

The DoLS team is the first point of contact for any queries or applications for a DoLS authorisation and can be contacted between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

The team’s contact details are:

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team
Mamhilad Park Estate
Mamhilad House
Second Floor
Room 385
Pontypool
Gwent
NP4 0YP

Tel No: 01495 745801
Safehaven Fax No: 01495 745812
Email: dols.team@wales.nhs.uk