What is an Relevant Person's Representative ?

An RPR is a person chosen to help someone who is under a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) authorization. This means the person cannot leave where they live, and the RPR ensures this is in their best interests.

Key Responsibilities of an RPR

1. Support and Represent:

- Speak and act for the person.

- Stay in regular contact and understand their wishes.

2. Review and Challenge:

- Check the DoLS authorization regularly.

- Ask for reviews or changes if the current situation is not best for the person.

3. Access to Information:

- Get all the information about the person's care.

- Inform the person and their family about their rights.