Expert Social Work & Healthcare Assessments: Mental Capacity, CHC Appeals & EHCP Support Nationwide
We're England's largest private social work practice. Mental capacity assessments, CHC funding guidance, EHCP appeals, expert witness reports, and social care support. One multidisciplinary team. All the expertise you need.
Trusted by Thousands. Guided by Experience. Committed to You.
6,000+
6,000+ Assessments Delivered
50+ Years
Combined Expertise
99%
Client Satisfaction
100%
Coverage of England & Wales
4.9 ⭐
Our Services
We support families, legal professionals, and local authorities across England and Wales with expert assessments, appeals, and ongoing care management. Whether you need a mental capacity assessment, help securing NHS funding, EHCP tribunal support, or comprehensive social care planning, our multidisciplinary team delivers court-ready reports and compassionate guidance at every stage
Mental Capacity Assessments
Independent assessments for Court of Protection deputyship, wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, and other key decisions. Our qualified expert assessors deliver court-ready reports across England and Wales.
Our Services:
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Mental Capacity Assessments
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Advanced Capacity Assessments
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Retrospective Capacity Assessments
From £496
Education & EHCP Support
Guidance and advocacy for Education, Health and Care Plans, from initial applications to mediation and SEND Tribunal appeals. We empower families to secure the right support for their children.
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EHCP Draft Reviews
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EHCP Applications
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EHCP Appeals
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EHCP Tribunals
From £290
Social Care & Case Management
Comprehensive support to assess, plan, arrange, and manage care. We help individuals, families, and professional deputies design care packages, secure funding, and navigate complex systems.
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Social Care Assessments & Planning
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Care Case Management (Nellie+)
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Benefits Support and Applications
From £282
Continuing Health Care Support
Comprehensive support to review, appeal, and secure NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. We offer open consultations to discuss your case at any stage, from initial assessments through to Ombudsman review.
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CHC Assessments & Eligibility Reviews
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Appeals & Independent Reviews
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Ombudsman Support
From £250
About Nellie Supports & Our Team.
At Nellie Supports, we're England's largest private social work practice. Our multidisciplinary team includes registered social workers, chartered psychologists, a forensic scientist, and an SRA solicitor
. We've completed over 6,000 assessments since 2019, delivering court-ready reports that meet CPR Part 35 standards. We specialise in mental capacity assessments for Court of Protection cases, wills, and LPA decisions; CHC funding appeals; EHCP tribunal support; and comprehensive social care planning. Every assessment is person-centred, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique circumstances.
Meet Team Nellie
Family is at the heart of every elephant’s life and just like people, elephants care, comfort, empathise, work together and even hug. We thought it was a great way to sum up our compassionate, collaborative approach and our mission to protect and support individuals, and the families and communities they’re a part of.
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Ben Slater
Principal Social Worker and Director
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Kerry Slater
Life Expectancy Expert and Director
Louise Thornton
Social Worker and Mental Capacity Lead
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Amelia Papworth
Customer Liason Lead
Why Choose Nellie Supports?
Choosing the right professionals to assess mental capacity is vital. At Nellie Supports, we combine expertise, empathy, and efficiency to make the process as smooth as possible.
Our multidisciplinary team includes registered social workers, nurses, and specialists who bring decades of combined experience in capacity law and practice. Every assessment is conducted with compassion and clarity, always tailored to the person's unique circumstances.
We understand how important these decisions are, whether you're planning for the future or responding to urgent legal requirements. That's why our reports are consistently prepared to the highest standards, fully compliant with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and accepted by courts and solicitors across England and Wales.
With a 4.9-star rating from clients nationwide, prompt response times, and a commitment to clear communication at every step, Nellie Supports is trusted by families, deputies, and professionals alike
