Mental Capacity Assessments in Reading
Dr. Pather offers mental capacity assessments of older people in and around Reading. 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 Reading?
Dr. Pather is an expert in mental capacity assessments of older people in Reading and surrounding areas.
Meet Dr. Pather - your Reading-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).
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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
FAQs about mental capacity assessments
Do you offer mental capacity assessments in and around Reading?
Yes, Dr. Pather conducts face to face capacity assessments of older people in and around Reading in their own homes, including care homes. In the absence of cognitive impairment she can offer a remote assessment by video link.
What is a mental capacity assessment?
It is an assessment of an individual’s ability to make specific decisions in accordance with the legal tests set out in the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Banks v Goodfellow for testamentary capacity (making a will) and Re. Beaney for capacity to gift.
Why should I book a capacity assessment with Dr. Pather?
Dr. Pather is an experienced doctor in the speciality of geriatric medicine (medicine of older people) who also has a master’s degree in medical law, so she is knowledgeable about mental capacity. In the case of testamentary capacity, the ‘Golden Rule’ specifies that the professional conducting the capacity assessment be a medical practitioner.
When should an older person have a mental capacity assessment?
For deputyship applications (COP3)
Making an advance decision / directive (living will). Mental capacity is a necessary requirement for the validity of an advance decision.
Making a lasting power of attorney (LPA) if there is any doubt about a person’s ability to make this decision/s, e.g. mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.
Making or changing a will or (making a significant lifetime gift) even in the absence of cognitive impairment. This is due to wills often being contested in court. Robust evidence of capacity reduces the chances of a successful legal challenge. See details of my testamentary capacity service.
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 5 days .
Prices for Mental Capacity Assessments in Reading
Rest assured, there are no hidden costs - Dr. Pather offers a clear pricing structure
Her prices for capacity assessments in Reading are the same as her prices for other areas of the country.