When there’s doubt about someone’s ability to understand or decide, we provide legally recognised mental capacity assessment that brings clarity to families and professionals alike. The report clearly explains how we are assessing mental capacity regarding people’s daily living choices.
*We can arrange a brief courtesy call directly with our experienced GP, so you can judge for yourself if we can meet your needs.
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If you’re unsure which specific decision needs to be assessed, we can help you identify it and carry out a structured Mental Capacity Assessment that meets legal standards. This applies to a wide range of decisions, such as financial, property, legal, health and welfare.
We carry out the full mental capacity assessment COP3 form for the Court of Protection using legally accepted language, so your solicitor can submit everything without delays or redrafting.
We check if the person fully understands what it means to give Power of Attorney for finance, property, health and welfare. If they do, our GP can also sign the official form as the Certificate Provider, so everything gets done in one appointment.
A power of attorney mental capacity assessment confirms that the person can understand and communicate financial choices. The Mental Health Act, Section 12 approved Private GP completes required mental capacity assessment form so solicitors or banks can act the same day.
We assess whether a person can make decisions about their treatment, where they want to live, and how they’re cared for each day. The report clearly explains how we are assessing mental capacity regarding people’s daily living choices.
This mental capacity assessment form makes sure that the person fully understands what they’re doing when they make a will. This helps ensure the will is valid and less likely to be disputed in the future.
We can also provide Litigation capacity assessments. Litigation capacity refers to a person’s legal ability to initiate or participate in legal proceedings.
A capacity assessment for equity release determines whether a person has the mental capacity to understand and make informed decisions about entering into an equity release agreement—typically involving converting home equity into cash, often through a lifetime mortgage or home reversion plan.
Probate is the legal right to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions (their ‘estate’) when they die. Sometimes the closest or legal person may lack capacity. Our doctor can assess if someone lacks capacity and complete the form PA14 if needed.
*We can arrange a brief courtesy call directly with our experienced GP, so you can judge for yourself if we can meet your needs.
When we assess mental capacity, the GP follows the exact 4 stages of mental capacity assessment set out in the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Every conclusion in our mental capacity assessments is tied back to these four legal tests.
Understand the decision and relevant information.
Retain that information for long enough to decide.
Weigh up the pros, cons, and likely consequences.
Communicate the choice by any reliable method.
Private GP Surgery serves clients across London and surrounding counties. Every mental capacity assessment is led by a general practitioner and is completed in the best environment that suits the individual ensuring their comfort and best interests.
All the reports are delivered in plain English so families, professionals, and courts can act without delay.
One Doctor from Start to Finish
You’ll speak directly with the GP carrying out the assessment. There will be no handovers, no confusion, and you won’t be chasing updates.
Specialist Experience Where It Matters
Our Mental Health Act, Section 12-approved GP has completed over 1000 mental capacity assessments. We’ve got the expertise to give you clarity and legal confidence in complex situations.
Reports That Hold Up in Court
Every report is structured around the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and accepted by solicitors and the Court of Protection, so you don’t need extra paperwork or rewording.
Under the Mental Capacity Act, who can assess mental capacity depends on the type of decision needed. For example, doctors for healthcare choices, GPs or psychiatrists for complex matters, social workers. Our Section 12 GP is uniquely placed and experienced to carry out all kind of capacity assessments that may be needed by the court, local authorities, solicitors, banks etc.
Most visits last 60–90 minutes, including identity checks and the structured interview for assessing mental capacity.
Yes. We book when the person is usually most alert, often mid-morning. All we require is a person’s best ability to assess mental capacity accurately.
No. Capacity is decision-specific and time-specific and can fluctuate. Many people with early dementia still pass a mental capacity assessment for straightforward tasks. A person may have capacity to make one decision but lack capacity to make another decision.
Yes, you can have a free telephone consultation before booking the appointment to ensure you understand everything and all documents that may be required by the GP before carrying out the assessment.
Signed and court-ready findings are issued within a few days. Urgent cases can be discussed on enquiry.
Depending on individual circumstances, this may be possible. However, the best practice is to do face to face assessment for anyone with confirmed cognitive impairment to allow them the best chance to engage in 4 stages of mental capacity assessment.
Yes we can provide home visits or care home visits within a wide radius of London.
Got questions or ready to book your visit? Our friendly team is available daily from 8 AM to 9 PM to assist you. Click to schedule your appointment or message us on WhatsApp — we’re just a tap away.
*We can arrange a brief courtesy call directly with our experienced GP, so you can judge for yourself if we can meet your needs.
