Is the GP the right person to do mental capacity assessments?
Is the GP the right person to do mental capacity assessments? General Practitioners, not experts Increasingly we get reports from […]
The Dangers of a Blank Canvas
The Dangers of a Blank Canvas Leading or Informing I was recently asked to review an assessment of capacity in […]
Repeated success for TSF Consultants
Repeated Success for TSF Consultants We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded yet again for our commitment […]
Guidance for Virtual Assessments
Guidance for Virtual Assessments Do not be afraid of using this medium. Rather than viewing it as something that is […]
Capacity to marry – setting the threshold of understanding
Capacity to marry – setting the threshold of understanding The recent case of Mundell v Name 1, 2019 EWCOP 50 […]
Implications of LPS for Mental Capacity
Implications of changes to LPS A recent article in ‘Pulse Today’ discusses the potential impact of the new Liberty Protection […]
Part 5: Communication & Mental Capacity
Part 5 – Communication & Mental Capacity The final component of this series will address is that of ‘communicating a […]
Part 4: Use and Weigh
Part 4 – Functional Test Use & Weigh The functional test within the 2 stage test of the Mental Capacity […]
Mental Capacity assessments – dangers of sub-contracting
Sub-contracting Mental Capacity Assessments There has been a recent emergence of organisations sub-contracting self-employed individuals to complete mental capacity assessments […]
Capacity to engage in social media and internet use
Capacity to engage in social media and internet use The new judgement looking at capacity to engage in social media […]