MentalCapacity Assessments in Wiltshire
Dr. Pather offers mental capacity assessments of older people in Witlshire. Her services include COP3 assessments and capacity assessments for granting LPA, making a gift, advance decisions and testamentary capacity amongst others.
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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
Are you looking for a mental capacity assessment provider for an older person in Wiltshire?
Dr. Pather is an expert in mental capacity assessments of older people in the Wiltshire area. She also provides services for lawyers in Wiltshire - from testamentary capacity assessments to expert consultations.
Meet Dr. Pather - your expert in mental capacity assessments in Wiltshire
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 Medico-Legal Society and is a ‘friend’ of STEP.
Dr. Pather is fully indemnified by the Medical Defence Union 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 Wiltshire?
Dr. Pather offers face-to-face mental capacity assessments for older people throughout Wiltshire. 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 Wiltshire, 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 Wiltshire 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. For testamentary capacity, it is recommended that a doctor carry out the assessment. If you're in Wiltshire 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 5 days.
Prices for Mental Capacity Assessments in Wiltshire
Rest assured, there are no hidden costs - Dr. Pather offers a clear pricing structure
Her prices for capacity assessments in Wiltshire are the same as her prices for other areas of the country.