1. Is there a current contract or framework agreement in place for the provision of BIA & Section 12 (S12) Doctor Assessments?
Within our Section 75 agreement we have provision for best interest assessors and S12 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) medics.
2. When did it start/end?
The section 75 agreement between organisations is long standing and is reviewed annually.
3. Who are the providers?
Devon Partnership Trust.
4, Do you use external agencies to undertake BIA & S12 Doctor assessments if you don’t have a current contract or framework agreement in place?
Occasionally for out of county assessments only.
5, Who are the providers?
We do not have set, regular providers for this.
6. Do you have a current backlog?
Yes, of DoLS Assessments.
7. What is the name / email address/ contact number for the DoLS Manager/Lead?
This information is exempt from disclosure under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Personal Data).
Devon County Council can confirm the requested information is held; however, the Council cannot disclose personal information if releasing it would contravene any of the provisions in the UK General Data Protection Regulation. In this instance release of this information would contravene the first data protection principle and therefore the information is withheld.
For information, contact details for DoLS Service are as follows:
(01392) 381676