Freedom of Information Act 2000
Information Request 11107464
How many assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards were conducted during the period 01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020 by each of the following:
Council employed Best Interest Assessors?
510
Independent Best Interest Assessors (not employed directly by the Council)?
153
Mental Health Assessors?
617
Assessments allocated to 3rd party service providers for completion?
0
Please provide the total spend on the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments between 01/01/2020 and 31/12/2020, on each of the following:
Employed Best Interest Assessors
£332,000
Independent Best Interest Assessors
£53,000
Mental Health Assessors
£107,000
3rd party service providers
£0
What is the standard price paid per Best Interest Assessment?
There is no one standard price paid. Costs range from £280 to £320 per assessment, plus mileage
What is the standard price paid per Mental Health Assessment for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards?
£173.37 plus mileage
Please provide the name of the local Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Lead or Team Manager
Sandra Geary Devon County Council Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Service Manager