Swift Support for Statutory Compliance

ID Medical’s dedicated Mental Health Division offers a flexible, end-to-end solution to help meet statutory Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) duties — quickly, compliantly and with compassion.

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100%

Nationwide Coverage

2K+

Assessments Delivered in 2024

500+

Qualified Assessors

21 days

Guaranteed Delivery Timeline

Tailored DoLS Assessment Services

Tailored DoLS Assessment Services

We work in partnership with local authorities to relieve pressure, improve compliance, and support vulnerable individuals. Whether you need a full-service solution or overflow capacity, we offer fast, flexible support built around your needs.

With over 20 years’ experience and a pool of 500+ qualified Assessors, we’re trusted by councils across the UK to deliver person-centred, legally sound assessments — at pace and within budget.

Plus, our secure digital infrastructure ensures data protection, seamless communication, and full audit readiness.

Experienced, End-to-End DoLS Service

A Quality, End-to-End Service

Quality without compromise is the foundation of our DoLS service. Every assessment impacts an individual’s liberty and wellbeing, so we only work with experienced, accredited professionals who uphold the highest standards of practice.

From referral to report, we offer full flexibility: choose a complete service or select components where you need support. Our nationwide team includes:

Section 12 Mental Health Assessors: Statutory-compliant mental health assessments in care and hospital settings.

Best Interests Assessors (BIAs): Person-centred assessments and legally robust reports.

Quality Assurance Specialists: Final checks for clarity, consistency, and legal compliance.

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Partner with ID Medical for DoLS?

Why Partner with ID Medical?

Local Authorities face increasing pressure to meet DoLS obligations quickly and compliantly. ID Medical offers the scale, structure, and experience to help — without compromise.

Our service combines proven delivery models with digital innovation and human insight to offer a seamless, stress-free solution.

Whether you’re managing a backlog, supporting a specific care home group, or looking for a long-term partner — we tailor our model to your needs.


  • 21-day guarantee — fast, compliant delivery

  • Transparent pricing — Clear, stage-based cost structure

  • Secure tech platform — for streamlined, GDPR-compliant processes

  • Flexible models — regional, peak-period, or DPS/direct award support

  • Single point of contact — a dedicated Account Manager ensures consistency

Rapid, Reliable DoLS Support

Rapid, Reliable Support

We know that delays in DoLS assessments can have profound consequences for both the individuals affected and the Local Authorities responsible. That’s why we’ve built a flexible, tech-enabled service that delivers results — fast.

Our responsive model ensures you can access qualified professionals when and where you need them, whether to manage ongoing demand or to support time-sensitive cases.

All assessments are completed to a consistently high standard, with a final quality assurance review to ensure legal defensibility.

We already support numerous Local Authorities with:


  • Flexible, scalable solutions

  • Overflow capacity during peak periods

  • End-to-end or modular service delivery

  • Nationwide assessor availability

  • High-quality, audit-ready reporting

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DoLS Assessment Support From ID Medical

DoLS Assessment Support You Can Trust

Efficiency and empathy go hand in hand in our DoLS service, balancing clinical rigour with compassion.

With ID Medical, you gain access to skilled professionals, a secure digital system, and a responsive account management team that understands your priorities.

Partner with us to:


  • Eliminate delays and reduce backlogs

  • Improve patient outcomes

  • Meet legal obligations with confidence

  • Benefit from nationwide reach and dedicated account management

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Testimonials

  • Head of operations for Acute & Emergency Medicine

    Aintree University Hospital

    ID Medical are engaging, adaptable and flexible company who are willing to work with you in partnership to make the best of the service. Any changes suggested they welcome and will work with you to make the best out of it.

  • Head of Change and Delivery for South East Temporary Staffing Programme

    Frimley ICB

    700k in savings delivered in a month has demonstrated how a more focused and planned approach to requests results in more meaningful supply, by providing better quality workers at a more advantageous price point. We are really seeing the benefits of this agreement.

  • Performance Improvement Manager

    NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB)

    I have no reservations in recommending ID Medical and would work with them again. ID Medical team have been communicative, responsive and open at every step of our time working with them and we would recommend the ID Medical Team.

  • Service Manager, Acute Services

    The service delivered by ID Medical has a number of benefits, but the greatest benefit is the collaboration and integration of the teams alongside our own, which has enabled us to really strengthen the services we deliver. ID Medical are helping us get our waiting lists down so we can look at our longer term recruitment processes and needs.

  • Director of Procurement

    University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

    The Nurses recruited have made an excellent impact to our overall vacancy rate and supported reduction of agency spend in key shortfall areas. ID Medical continues to be our preferred agency for international Nurse recruitment due to the quality of service they have offered to the trust and their Nurses.

  • Jackie Humphries

    Resourcing Manager | Isle of Wight NHS Trust

    Recently, the Trust needed urgent support for agency staff and the team at ID Medical excelled in delivering the requirements. They are professional and reliable and work hard to develop open and honest working relationships.

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