Mental Capacity Assessments in Surrey

Dr. Pather offers mental capacity assessments for older people in Surrey. Her services include COP3, advance decision making, lasting power of attorney and testamentary capacity assessments.

Are you looking for a mental capacity assessment provider in Surrey?


Dr. Pather is an expert in mental capacity assessments for older people in the Surrey area. She also provides services for lawyers in Surrey - from testamentary capacity assessments to expert consultations.

Meet Dr. Pather - your Surrey-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).

FAQs about Mental Capacity Assessments


Do you offer mental capacity assessments throughout Surrey?


Yes, Dr. Pather conducts face-to-face capacity assessments for older people throughout Surrey. 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?


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, and the case of Banks v Goodfellow for testamentary capacity (making a will). If you live in Surrey, Dr. Pather can advise you on mental capacity assessments, please get in touch.

Can Dr. Pather come to my Surrey home to carry out the mental capacity assessment?


Yes, Dr. Pather will visit you in your home to carry out the assessment. Some services, such as the testamentary capacity assessments and those for advance decisions in the absence of cognitive impairment, can also be conducted remotely.

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


Dr. Pather is an experienced doctor in the speciality of geriatric medicine who also has a master’s degree in medical law, so she is knowledgeable about mental capacity. If you live in Surrey 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 Surrey

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

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