We can cut down the time you are likely to spend wondering or worrying about what support is out there and assist you in getting the help that you and your family/friends need and are entitled to. If you are assessed by social services a financial assessment is required; everyone is financially assessed for services provided by social care. Using an independent will cut down time, preserve your privacy and access the help you need. It is a chargeable service, but likely to save you time and money in the long-run and possibly help you to access funds and allowances you were unaware of. 

We take referrals from solicitors as well as individuals to complete mental capacity assessments for health, wellbeing, finance and property decisions for the purposes of applications for Lasting Power of Attorney and Deputyship applications, completing the practitioner section of a COP3 (a form used in the Court of Protection for expert opinion on if a person has the mental capacity to make a specific decision.) 

Using relevant case law and providing structure to see through important decisions, we can complete the capacity assessment required when changing a will, where there may be a concern regarding the person’s ability to do so, or the will could later be contested. With support and guidance from your legal representative, our mental capacity assessors can provide that extra layer of confidence in making and protecting these decisions.

Please refer to the price list for fees of our services.

The first 25 miles is included in the fees, further than this is subject to travel expenses which will be discussed prior to making the booking. I guarantee a five day turn around.   

I continue to work closely with local authority teams regularly completing best interests assessments for DoLS, where a person is deprived of their liberty for their safety. This is currently mainly in care homes, but also hospitals.   

If you are looking for a professional and timely social work experience we offer this! No waiting lists, case-loads or unanswered queries or calls. Priority Social Work will respond to all enquiries promptly and offer a reassuring hand in dealing with challenging and sensitive matters!