COP3 mental capacity assessment.

A face-to-face assessment of mental capacity for the Court of Protection, completed on the COP3 form.

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What's involved

The doctor carries out a face-to-face assessment of the person under the Mental Capacity Act, looking at whether they can understand, retain, weigh and communicate a decision, and whether any impairment of the mind or brain affects that. The assessment is decision-specific, for example about property and finances or about personal welfare, and the COP3 form is completed afterwards.

Good to know

This is a longer assessment and may need a home visit if the person cannot attend the clinic. The law assumes a person has capacity unless it is established otherwise, and the doctor documents the assessment carefully on that basis.

COP3 mental capacity assessment at a glance


Who it is for	Families, deputies and solicitors who need a capacity assessment for the Court of Protection
What the doctor does	A face-to-face, decision-specific capacity assessment under the Mental Capacity Act
Where	At the clinic, or a home visit where the person cannot travel
Turnaround	The completed COP3 typically within 5 to 10 working days
What to bring	The COP3 form, details of the decision in question, and any relevant medical records

What to bring

Bring the COP3 form, a clear description of the decision the assessment concerns, and any relevant medical records.

Pricing

£240 for the assessment and the completed COP3 form. A capacity assessment must be face to face, so it is done in person at the clinic, or by home visit where the person cannot travel, arranged and confirmed with you. You pay after the assessment.

Arranging a capacity assessment?

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