Hertfordshire-based Mental Capacity Assessments

Contact Dr. Pather for mental capacity assessments for older people in Hertfordshire. From COP3 and advance decision making to lasting power of attorney and testamentary capacity assessments.

Dr Pather offers mental capacity assessments in Hertfordshire


If you live in Hertfordshire, contact Dr. Pather to book a mental capacity assessments for older people in your area. She also provides expert consultations and testamentary capacity assessments for lawyers in Hertfordshire.

Dr. Pather is your Hertfordshire-based mental capacity assessments expert

Dr. Pather has a master’s degree in medical law from Cardiff University, further adding to her expertise in the field of mental capacity.

She is licensed by the General Medical Council and is a member of the British Geriatrics Society, Royal College of Physicians, The Court of Protection Practitioners Association and The Medico-Legal Society.

Dr. Pather is fully indemnified to carry out mental capacity assessments.

She holds certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the ECFMG (USA).

Mental Capacity Assessments - frequently asked questions


Are your mental capacity assessments available throughout Hertfordshire?


Dr. Pather offers face-to-face mental capacity assessments for older people throughout Hertfordshire. If there's no cognitive impairment, assessments for things like making a will or advance decisions can also be done remotely, making the process more convenient.

Can you explain what a mental capacity assessment is?


A mental capacity assessment looks at a person’s ability to make specific decisions, based on the legal criteria set out in the Mental Capacity Act 2005. When it comes to making a will, the assessment follows the principles from the case of Banks v Goodfellow. If you're based in Hertfordshire, Dr. Pather can offer guidance on mental capacity assessments - please feel free to get in touch.

Do I need to travel or could Dr. Pather come to my Hertfordshire home to undertake the mental capacity assessment?


Dr. Pather can carry out the assessment in the comfort of your own home. In some cases—such as testamentary capacity assessments or assessments for advance decisions where there’s no cognitive impairment—the service can also be provided remotely.

Why is Dr. Pather the right person to do our mental capacity assessment?


Dr. Pather is an experienced doctor specialising in geriatric medicine and also holds a master’s degree in medical law, giving her in-depth knowledge of mental capacity. If you're in Hertfordshire and need some guidance or a trusted professional to carry out a mental capacity assessment, she’s here to help. More about Dr. Pather.

What is included in the price?


The fee for a mental capacity assessment covers everything you need: Dr. Pather will review any relevant information ahead of the appointment—like GP records or details about the estate and beneficiaries if it’s a will. She’ll then carry out the assessment and provide a clear, written report within 7 days.

Prices for Mental Capacity Assessments in Hertfordshire

Rest assured, there are no hidden costs - Dr. Pather offers a clear pricing structure

Her prices for capacity assessments and other lawyer services in Hertfordshire are the same as her prices for other areas of the country.