Dedicated Mental Capacity Assessment & Brain Injury Case Management Services
Get the peace of mind you deserve with robust, timely, and court-compliant assessments conducted by experienced assessors.
Our Services
Empowering Decisions Through Expert Assessments
OFH Care specialises in providing comprehensive mental capacity and social care assessments, ensuring individuals receive the support they need to make informed decisions. We also provide catastrophic brain injury case management services for adults & children.
Property & Financial Affairs Assessments
Court of Protection Assessments
Capacity to Make a Gift Assessments
Lasting Power of Attorney LPA Assessments
Health & Welfare Assessments
Capacity to Litigate Assessments
Testamentary Capacity Assessments
Who we are
Providing You With Reliable & Professional Mental Capacity Assessments
We provide expert mental capacity assessments to support applications to the Court of Protection for Deputyship, decisions pertaining to property & financial affairs, health & welfare, creating Lasting Power of Attorney, Wills & testamentary capacity, capacity to litigate, capacity to gift & others. We also provide reviews and assessments to support brain injury & funding applications.
What makes us different?
- Specialist expertise in capacity assessments and case management
- Court-compliant reports guided by the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Person-centred approach with compassion and clinical precision
- Nationwide coverage with flexible, fast appointments, & transparent pricing
- 11+ years in the business and trusted by solicitors, deputies, and families nationwide
Mental Capacity
At OFH Care, we provide professional mental capacity assessments that help solicitors, families, and professionals make confident, legally sound decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Case Management
At OFH Care, we provide specialist brain injury case management services that help individuals rebuild independence and achieve the best possible quality of life.
Expert Mental Capacity Assessments, Nationwide
Make legally sound decisions with confidence. Whether you’re planning an LPA, applying to the Court of Protection, or supporting a loved one through complex choices, our private mental capacity assessments provide clarity, reassurance, and expert evidence every step of the way.
Mental Capacity Assessments
Get The Peace Of Mind You Deserve
Empowering informed decisions with expert, compassionate evaluations tailored to each individual’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your questions about the services we provide.
When is a capacity assessment required?
A mental capacity assessment is required when significant decisions need to be made, and there are concerns that the person the decision relates to may be unable to consider relevant factors. It is also important to consider that there could be a risk of loss if the person were to make a decision without considering the important factors.
In addition to the above, a capacity assessment is required for day-to-day decisions such as taking prescribed medication, when to eat, what to eat, when to go out, and choosing activities to engage in.
How long does a mental capacity assessment take?
Aside from the time required to gather information about the person being assessed and the decision to be made, a mental capacity assessment could take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours. The determining factors are whether the person requires any communication aids, whether the information needs to be simplified and repeated to the person, whether the person is chatty, and whether the person is able to give direct responses.
Is there a best time to assess mental capacity?
Mental capacity should be assessed when the person is likely to engage with the process. An assessment should not be carried out if a person is drowsy due to the effects of medication or drugs. Also, for people who are confused, it is best to consider times of day when their confusion is reduced, so they can engage in the assessment process as well as possible.
Why do you need to know about a person’s finances in order to assess their capacity?
In order to assess someone’s capacity to make decisions about their property and financial affairs, this information needs to be shared with the assessor, as the capacity assessment must factor in the person’s financial position.
Does a diagnosis of Dementia mean a person lacks mental capacity?
No. A diagnosis of Dementia or any other mental illness does not mean a person lacks mental capacity. According to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, capacity is decision-specific, meaning separate decisions require a standalone mental capacity assessment. For example, a person may be able to choose what to eat for breakfast; however, due to their mental disorder, they may not be able to remember which medication to take, when they should take it, or how much.
What can be done to support a person with making a decision?
All relevant information must be given to the person, including any options available to them. For example, if the decision is for the person to gift a significant amount of their money, they need to be made aware of the implications of gifting that money (including how this will affect their bank balance or the funds available to them).
Equally, the information needs to be provided in a manner that the person can understand. For example, does the person require an interpreter? Do they require sign language or picture books? Can the information be written in clear, visible text for the person to read? Or can other non-verbal communication be used?
testimonials
Client Journeys with OFH Care
Mr P. Y.
Client
Many thanks for providing such a professional, fast, efficient service for us…
My Sister and I have reviewed this report thoroughly now. We are happy with the comprehensive nature of the content, and the professional finish to the document. We have checked with our solicitors, and it meets all our legal needs.
Ms C. B.
Client
Excellent customer care from initial contact to receipt of report. Our elderly aunt is profoundly deaf and physically quite fragile so we were concerned about how tiring the assessment would be for her and how difficult it may be because of her limited hearing. She was also nervous about a person she did not know being in her bedroom to ask her questions about her financial affairs. Kristine answered our MANY questions promptly. We were reassured that our aunt’s regular carer could be present and that the assessor would be mindful of our aunt’s physical disabilities. After the assessment she could not speak more highly of the assessor who she said was totally charming, and she really enjoyed the entire Q&A! Thank you!
Mr G. K.
Client
They offered a timely appt for assessing my mother’s mental capacity. Jane was very professional and treated my mother with dignity and care throughout the assessment. The final report was in depth and emailed to me within the timescale they had said. The whole experience was easy and straightforward. The only negative was the cost. Luckily we were able to pay but I can see this being a problem for some people.
Ms T. T.
Client
We needed a mental capacity assessment completed for my mum and the situation was very stressful having never been in this situation before. I contacted OFH who were very supportive from the start. They explained the process and were able to arrange a convenient time to visit mum. After the assessment my mum was very positive and she found the social worker who visited her made her feel very safe, relaxed and she liked him. Within 24 hours there was a decision.
I am very grateful to OFH for their professionalism and their help.
Mr M. J.
Client
The receptionist Kristine is delightful, helpful and understanding. Our assessor Muataz was polite, firm, friendly and fair. He is an expert at making clients feel comfortable in order to get the best out of them. He uses a conversational style of questioning searching for the answers so that the client does not feel intimidated. He is an excellent example of a thoroughly professional and gifted assessor. You couldn’t ask for more. Thank you to all at OFH Car