Assessments For Capacity To Participate In Legal Proceedings
Robust assessments to determine an individual’s mental capacity to participate in legal proceedings involving divorce, personal injury, medical negligence, and financial remedies. Our experienced assessors provide detailed reports with a fast turnaround.
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Our Mental Capacity Assessments
Capacity to Litigate / Conduct Proceedings
We offer in-depth capacity to litigate assessments to determine an individual’s ability to participate in legal proceedings. Our highly skilled and experienced assessors ensure that each mental capacity assessment meets regulatory standards and individual needs. We deliver reports quickly and guarantee peace of mind.
Virtual:
£787 inc VAT
Face to face:
£895 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Participate in Divorce Proceedings
We offer comprehensive assessments to determine an individual’s mental capacity to litigate or conduct themselves in divorce proceedings. This assessment determines whether the person can understand the implications of their choices and effectively communicate their needs and preferences during divorce.
Virtual:
£787 inc VAT
Face to face:
£895 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Manage Property and Financial Affairs
We offer expert mental capacity assessments to determine an individual’s ability to manage their property and financial affairs, ensuring they can make sound, informed decisions about their bills, money, assets, and financial responsibilities. Our assessments are thorough, court-compliant, and easy to schedule.
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 Contract
We offer thorough mental capacity assessments to determine whether a person can enter a contract. Our highly skilled and experienced assessors complete precise, legally compliant reports that save you time and worry. We ensure comprehensive assessments, providing peace of mind and guaranteeing your satisfaction with our services.
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 Litigate in Financial Remedy
We provide comprehensive assessments to determine an individual’s mental capacity to participate in financial remedy proceedings following separation or divorce. This assessment explores whether the person can understand financial disclosures, consider settlement options, weigh up legal advice, and communicate informed decisions throughout the litigation process.
Virtual:
£N/A
Face to face:
£725 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Litigate in a Personal Injury Claim
We offer detailed assessments to determine an individual’s capacity to conduct proceedings in a personal injury claim. This ensures they can make decisions throughout the legal process, understand the implications of their choices, and effectively communicate their needs and preferences during the claim. Worry-free process guaranteed.
Virtual:
£787 inc VAT
Face to face:
£895 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 ensure you are kept 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 provided exceptional 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 litigation capacity change during legal proceedings?
Yes. Litigation capacity can fluctuate, especially where a person has a brain injury, mental health condition, dementia, or periods of distress. A person may have capacity at one stage of proceedings but need reassessment if their condition changes, the case becomes more complex, or major decisions need to be made.
Can one assessment cover civil, family, and financial remedy proceedings?
Not always. Capacity to litigate is decision- and context-specific. The assessment must consider the type of proceedings involved, the complexity of the case, and the decisions the person needs to make. For example, financial remedy proceedings may require a different level of understanding from a straightforward civil claim.
What information should solicitors provide before a capacity to litigate assessment?
Solicitors should ideally provide a brief case summary, the nature of the proceedings, key decisions the client needs to make, relevant court deadlines, medical background, and any concerns about the client’s ability to give instructions. This helps the assessor tailor the assessment to the legal context.
Can a person have capacity to give instructions but struggle with settlement decisions?
Yes. Some clients may understand the general nature of proceedings but struggle to weigh up settlement offers, risks, costs, or long-term consequences. In these cases, the assessment may need to consider specific litigation decisions, not just general participation in court proceedings.
Can the report comment on whether a litigation friend may be needed?
The assessment report typically provides a clear opinion on whether the person has the capacity to conduct proceedings or not. It does not include recommendations. However, if the person lacks litigation capacity, the report can assist the solicitor or the court in determining whether to appoint a litigation friend under the relevant court rules.