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Our Mental Capacity Assessments
Health and Welfare Capacity Assessment
We conduct comprehensive mental capacity assessments for health and welfare decisions, care and support, relationships, and other personal matters. Our highly skilled and experienced assessors are committed to providing reports that meet all legal requirements. Get to know the outcome on the same day.
Virtual:
£520 inc VAT
Face to face:
£645 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Enter into a Relationships
Our experienced mental capacity assessors conduct thorough assessments to determine an individual’s capacity to enter into relationships that meet legal criteria. Our assessments are detailed, sensitive, and suitable for use in court and social care settings, ensuring informed, sound decisions and safeguarding the person’s well-being.
Virtual:
£N/A inc VAT
Face to face:
£1050 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Marry
We provide detailed assessments to determine an individual’s capacity to marry, ensuring they can make sound decisions about entering into a marital relationship. This assessment looks at a person’s ability to understand the implications of marriage, including emotional and family dynamics, legal and financial implications, and responsibilities toward their spouse.
Face to face:
£960 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Understand and Sign a Prenuptial Agreement
Ensure your client’s or relative’s assets are protected with our assessments to determine if they can understand and sign a prenuptial agreement. Our assessors provide thorough, court-compliant reports. We ensure a quick turnaround and same-day outcomes. Easy to book online.
Virtual:
£840 inc VAT
Face to face:
£960 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Sign a Cohabitation Agreement
We conduct thorough assessments to determine an individual’s capacity to understand and sign a cohabitation agreement. This assessment determines whether they can make informed decisions about living arrangements and shared responsibilities.
Virtual:
£840 inc VAT
Face to face:
£960 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Accept or Decline Medical Treatment
We assess an individual’s mental capacity to accept or decline medical treatment. Our assessments are thorough, court-compliant, and tailored to the specific decision under question. We ensure our reports are of a high written standard, court-compliant, and delivered to you on time.
Virtual:
£645 inc VAT
Face to face:
£725 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Why Work With OFH Care
Consistent
Communication
We are easy to contact and will keep you updated every step of the way. You can contact us via email and phone.
Specialist
Knowledge
Our assessors have extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant case laws. Our assessments are second to none.
Network Of
Professionals
We have a network of social workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists that enables us to provide you with efficient, consistent service.
Quality-
checked
Our team has extensive experience in completing mental capacity assessments and handling complex cases, making our service unrivalled.
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About Us
We are a team of health and social care professionals, dedicated to providing independent mental capacity assessments across England and Wales. Our team of highly skilled practitioners bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every assessment we undertake.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your questions about the services we provide.
Can someone have capacity to make some health and welfare decisions but not others?
Yes. Mental capacity is decision-specific. A person may have the capacity to make certain health and welfare decisions, such as choosing what to wear or where to live, but lack the capacity to make more complex decisions about medical treatment or care arrangements. Each decision must be assessed individually.
Can a health and welfare capacity assessment be used in Court proceedings?
Yes. Our reports are prepared in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and can be used in Court of Protection proceedings, deputyship applications, safeguarding matters, and solicitor-led cases where evidence of capacity is required.
How long does a health and welfare capacity assessment take?
Most assessments take between one and two hours, depending on the complexity of the decision and the individual’s communication needs. Our assessors work at the person’s pace and ensure they have every opportunity to demonstrate their understanding.
Can a person be reassessed if their circumstances change?
Yes. Mental capacity can change over time. A person who lacks capacity at one point may regain capacity following treatment, rehabilitation, or improvements in their condition. Equally, someone with a progressive condition may require reassessment if their abilities change significantly.
How quickly can a health and welfare capacity assessment be arranged?
Appointment availability depends on location and urgency. In many cases, assessments can be arranged within a matter of days. We also offer expedited delivery options for urgent decisions or legal deadlines.