Once a service has requested an assessment, the operational team will review the request and complete the service readiness check alongside the assessment eligibility check. Once both have been completed, we will propose an assessment team.
The service is then asked to confirm whether there is a conflict of interest with the assessment team. We define a conflict as any relationship or otherwise which may cause or give the perception that the assessment is not independent. For example, an assessor working at the service within the last few years. If you are unsure whether an interest is a conflict then please speak to the operational team who will be able to advise. You will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the conflict of interest once an assessment team has been chosen for your assessment