We provide independent psychiatric mental capacity assessments across all London boroughs. Psychiatrist-led, not social-worker-led.
Assessments are conducted by GMC-registered independent psychiatrists, with written medico-legal reports delivered within 72 hours.
London Assessment Locations
We can conduct assessments at:
- Care homes and nursing homes across all London boroughs
- NHS and private hospitals in London
- Solicitors’ offices in the City, Canary Wharf, Holborn, and surrounding areas
- The individual’s home or residential address
- Via secure video link — for suitable cases where in-person assessment is not required
A mileage-based travel supplement applies to in-person assessments. This will always be quoted to you in writing before you confirm the instruction.
Services Available in London
- Testamentary capacity — for Will-making, applying the Banks v Goodfellow test (from £600 + VAT)
- LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) capacity — Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare (from £600 + VAT)
- COP3 (Court of Protection) — completion by a registered medical practitioner (from £500 + VAT)
- Litigation capacity — certificate (from £1,000 + VAT) or full CPR Part 35 report (from £1,500 + VAT)
- Retrospective capacity assessments — for contested Wills and historical disputes (from £2,000 + VAT)
- Equity release capacity — lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans (from £600 + VAT)
- Capacity to make a gift — applying Re Beaney principles (from £600 + VAT)
- Sale of property capacity — where vendor capacity is in question (from £600 + VAT)
- PA14 / executor lacks capacity — for Probate Registry purposes (from £500 + VAT)
Why Psychiatrist-Led Matters in London
London is home to a significant concentration of contested probate, Court of Protection, and medico-legal work. We are psychiatrist-led, not social-worker-led — and in this environment, the choice of assessor matters.
Our independent psychiatrists have extensive experience producing reports that withstand scrutiny from both sides of a dispute, including cross-examination by experienced Chancery Division and Court of Protection counsel. We work with private client solicitors, contentious probate practices, Court of Protection specialists, and personal injury firms across London.
Availability in London
We aim to offer assessments in London within 3–7 working days of instruction, with urgent appointments often available within 24–48 hours. Report turnaround from assessment: 72 hours as standard.
Areas Covered in London
We cover all London boroughs, including: City of London · Westminster · Camden · Islington · Hackney · Tower Hamlets · Greenwich · Lewisham · Southwark · Lambeth · Wandsworth · Hammersmith & Fulham · Kensington & Chelsea · Richmond · Kingston · Merton · Sutton · Croydon · Bromley · Bexley · Havering · Barking & Dagenham · Redbridge · Newham · Waltham Forest · Haringey · Enfield · Barnet · Harrow · Brent · Ealing · Hounslow · Hillingdon
Instruct a London Assessment
Telephone: 0800 970 5174
Email: hello@mentalcapacityassess.co.uk
We respond to all London enquiries within 4 working hours.
Frequently Asked Questions — London
Can you attend care homes in outer London?
Yes. We cover all London boroughs. A mileage-based travel supplement applies for in-person visits and will always be confirmed in writing before you instruct.
How quickly can you see someone in London?
We aim to offer appointments within 3–7 working days. For urgent matters — pending hearings, imminent signings — call us directly on 0800 970 5174 and we will prioritise accordingly.
Do you provide emergency or same-day assessments in London?
In exceptional circumstances, same-day or next-day assessments may be available. Please call us directly to discuss your urgent requirements.
What does a London assessment cost?
Fees start from £500 (excl. VAT) for COP3 and PA14 assessments, and from £600 (excl. VAT) for testamentary, LPA, equity release, gift, and sale of property assessments. See our full pricing page for a complete breakdown.