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Mental Capacity Assessments in London

Dr. Pather provides mental capacity assessments for older people in London. She can help with a range of needs, including COP3, advance decision-making, lasting power of attorney, and testamentary capacity assessments.

Are you looking for expert help with a mental capacity assessment in London?


Dr. Pather is an expert in providing mental capacity assessments for older people in the London area. She also works with lawyers to assist with testamentary capacity assessments to offer her expert consultation services.

Meet Dr. Pather - your London-based expert in mental capacity assessments

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).

Do you have questions about Mental Capacity Assessments?


Does your mental capacity assessment service cover all of London?


Yes, Dr. Pather conducts face-to-face capacity assessments throughout London. For testamentary capacity assessments and those for advance decisions in the absence of cognitive impairment, they are also conducted remotely.

What is a mental capacity assessment?


A mental capacity assessment looks at whether someone can make a specific decision, based on legal guidelines from the Mental Capacity Act 2005. For decisions about making a will, it also follows the legal principles from the case Banks v Goodfellow. If you're in London and need advice or support with a mental capacity assessment, Dr. Pather is here to help - please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Can Dr. Pather come to my home in London to do the mental capacity assessment?


Yes, Dr. Pather will visit you in your home to carry out the mental capacity assessment. Some services can be undertaken remotely - these include the testamentary capacity assessments and the advance decisions, if cognitive impairment is not present.

Why should I book a capacity assessment with Dr. Pather?


Dr. Pather experienced in the field of geriatric medicine and she has a master’s degree in medical law, so she is an expert in mental capacity. If you live in London and need advice about or a provider for mental capacity assessments, she can help. More about Dr. Pather.

What does the price include?


The price of the mental capacity assessment includes: reading the information surrounding the decision to be assessed in advance of the appointment (e.g. GP records or details of the estate and beneficiaries in the case of testamentary capacity), conducting the capacity assessment and provision of  a report within 7 days.

Prices for Mental Capacity Assessments in London

Dr. Pather offers a clear pricing structure with no hidden costs.

Prices for her capacity assessments and other lawyer services in London do not differ from those elsewhere in the counrty.