Mental Capacity Assessments in Bedfordshire
Dr. Pather offers mental capacity assessments of older people in Bedfordshire. Her services include COP3 assessments and capacity assessments for granting LPA, making a gift, advance decisions and testamentary capacity.
Are you looking for a mental capacity assessment provider for an older person in Bedfordshire?
Dr. Pather is an expert in mental capacity assessments of older people in the Bedfordshire area. She also provides services for lawyers in Bedfordshire including testamentary capacity assessments.
Meet Dr. Pather - mental capacity expert in Bedfordshire
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).
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Private COP3 Mental Capacity Assessments
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LPA Capacity Assesments
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Advance Decision Service
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Services for Lawyers
Mental Capacity Assessments - frequently asked questions
Are your mental capacity assessments available throughout Bedfordshire?
Dr. Pather offers face-to-face mental capacity assessments for older people throughout Bedfordshire. If there's no cognitive impairment, assessments for making a will, making a lifetime gift 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 established in the case of Banks v Goodfellow. When making a gift, the legal test is that from Re. Beaney. If you're based in Bedfordshire, Dr. Pather can conduct your mental capacity assessments - please feel free to get in touch.
Do I need to travel or could Dr. Pather come to my Bedfordshire home to undertake the mental capacity assessment?
Dr. Pather can carry out the assessment in the comfort of your own home. In cases 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 in geriatric medicine and also holds a master’s degree in medical law, giving her in-depth knowledge of mental capacity. For testamentary capacity, it is recommended that a doctor carry out the assessment. If you're in Bedfordshire and need 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 5 days.
Prices for Mental Capacity Assessments in Bedfordshire
Rest assured, there are no hidden costs - Dr. Pather offers a clear pricing structure
Her prices for capacity assessments in Bedfordshire are the same as her prices for other areas of the country.