MENTAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS
Independent Mental Capacity Assessments completed by a qualified Social Worker and AMHP
Assessed under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 — accepted for solicitor and Court of Protection use
✓ Assessments for executors, donors, and individuals under review
✓ Completed to solicitors' timescales
✓ Nationwide coverage
- ✓ Registered Social Worker & AMHP
- ✓ MCA 2005 Two-Stage Test Framework
- ✓ Independent — No Conflict of Interest
- ✓ Solicitor & Court of Protection Experience
- ✓ Free Consultation
- ✓ Nationwide, Face-to-Face Assessments
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MENTAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT FEE
Transparent pricing — final fee confirmed following an initi
FROM £600
Includes a face-to-face capacity assessment under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 two-stage test, and a written report.
Complexity varies more in capacity work than in other assessments, so fees are confirmed once the details of the case are established — usually within one conversation.
How it Works
Step 1: Free Consultation. Contact us to discuss the situation. We'll confirm if an assessment is right — no charge.
Step 2: Book Your Assessment. We arrange a convenient time to meet the person being assessed, in person.
Step 3: The Assessment. We assess under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 two-stage test, specific to the decision in question.
Step 4: Written Report. You receive a clear report with our findings, suitable for solicitors, the Probate Registry, or the Court of Protection.
For Families and Legal Professionals
Understanding Care Needs works with families, care managers, and legal professionals across England and Wales. We provide independent, professionally structured reviews of care arrangements, with written reports suitable for legal and professional use.
We offer:
- Fast turnaround to keep matters moving
- Reports structured for professional use
- Fully independent — no affiliation to any care provider
- Nationwide coverage
Nationwide Coverage
We carry out Mental Capacity Assessments across the whole of England and Wales. We travel to the person being assessed at their home or care setting, wherever they are located.
Areas we regularly cover include:
Lincolnshire | Nottinghamshire | Leicestershire | Derbyshire | Staffordshire | Worcestershire | Shropshire | Rutland | Yorkshire | London | Home Counties | South West | North West
Take the next step
If you have concerns about a relative or client's mental capacity, we are here to help. Our free 30-minute consultation is the best starting point — it costs nothing, carries no obligation, and will give you a clear picture of whether a Mental Capacity Assessment is the right next step.
For further reading, visit our blog for helpful guides on PA14, mental capacity, and probate.
For further reading, visit our blog for helpful guides on care assessments and support planning.
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