COP3 Mental Capacity Assessment Report
Do you require a COP3 mental capacity assessment report?
You can find out all you need to know about COP3 mental capacity assessments on this page. If you prefer, you can go ahead and instruct us by clicking on the "Book An Assessment" button above to contact us and book your assessment visit today. We will be delighted to assist you.
What is a COP3 Mental Capacity Assessment?
A COP3 mental capacity assessment (sometimes referred to as a COP3 mental capacity report, COP3 form or COP3 capacity test) is a form used in the Court of Protection to submit expert opinion whether a person has the the mental capacity to make a specific decision. Our fixed-fee COP3 reports are £475 +VAT wherever in England or Wales you are (we never charge travel expenses). A COP3 report is completed by an experienced Mental Capacity Assessor (often a Social Worker or Psychiatrist) and is used when making an application to make decisions for another person, such as when making an application to become a deputy for property and financial affairs or health and welfare decisions. If you require a COP3 report for a deputyship application in relation to a Child Trust Fund, please go here for more details. Or, to make an enquiry, please contact us.
Over Two Decades Assessing Mental Capacity
Our Directors, Neil and Gary are qualified and experienced Best Interests Assessors and with over 20 years combined experience have completed over a thousand mental capacity assessments. We can assess a person's mental capacity and complete Part B of the COP3 report promptly and professionally. A COP3 mental capacity assessment is quite brief in comparison to a full mental capacity report so it is important to select a competent mental capacity assessor who can identify only the necessary information but still provide enough evidence as to the person's capacity. We offer a swift COP3 mental capacity assessment service and ensure that as well as an electronic copy of the COP3 form, a copy with a wet signature can be sent to you using Royal Mail's recorded delivery service (next day) at no additional cost if required. From instruction to filing the complete report, our aim is to complete the COP3 report within 14 days although we can usually accommodate more urgent time frames. Depending upon the person's circumstances, we can either conduct COP3 mental capacity assessments over a video call or face-to-face. Of utmost importance is, whatever approach is used, the principles of the Mental Capacity Act are preserved and the person is not at a disadvantage because the wrong approach is used. When instructed, there will always be a conversation about this and agreement on the best approach to take.
Contact us today for a completed COP3 Mental Capacity Assessment within 14 days (or 7 days for an urgent report at no extra cost)
Often, we are instructed by solicitors familiar with the process to complete COP3 mental capacity assessments. If you're a family member and not instructing a solicitor to help you make the application, it can be quite daunting. Please don't worry about the process, we are always happy to talk to you about the process of a COP3 mental capacity assessment. However, we cannot give legal advice and would always recommend consulting a solicitor if you require a COP3 for a health and welfare deputyship application. We are experienced consultant Social Workers and have worked with children and adults with communication and cognitive difficulties since 2005. We are always happy to explain what our intentions are. Part of our preparatory work is to discuss how best to communicate with the person being assessed and help them feel at ease with the process. Sometimes, when instructed to complete a COP3 mental capacity assessment, we establish that the person has the mental capacity to decide who should make decisions about their health and welfare or property and financial affairs. In such instances, it may be appropriate for them to appoint an attorney (Lasting Power of Attorney) rather than a deputy be appointed. If this is the case, instead of completing a COP3 report, we can report on the person's mental capacity to appoint a Lasting Power of Attorney. In September 2023, following an increase in referrals across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Bristol, we established a South West Regional Hub of Simply Social Work from our office base in Exeter. We also have an office bases in Southampton (covering Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Berkshire) and can respond to any urgent requests in these areas. If you would like to discuss this service further or would like to instruct us to complete a COP3 mental capacity assessment, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you work for a law firm, we are also happy to be added to your directory of trusted mental capacity assessors.