NELLIE SUPPORTS
Nellie Supports’ permanent, directly employed team includes registered social workers, psychology professionals, SEND specialists and client-liaison colleagues. Mental capacity and social-care services cover England and Wales; CHC and EHCP support concerns England. Instructions are coordinated within one practice, matched to relevant expertise, with every report peer reviewed before release.
Managing Director
Ben is our Managing Director and an experienced registered Social Worker who has worked across local authorities and managed a children's centre. A guest lecturer and practice supervisor, he is an accredited financial vulnerability and Montreal cognitive assessor.
BSc Social Work, Registered Social Worker
Director of Operations and Life Expectancy Expert
Director of Operations and Life Expectancy Expert, providing independent, CPR Part 35-compliant life expectancy evidence to solicitors and the courts across England and Wales in cases involving prognosis, mortality and longevity, including statutory wills, contested probate and clinical negligence.
MSc Forensic Anthropology, BSc (Hons) Forensic Science; Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute; Affiliate Member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
Principal Social Worker and Mental Capacity Assessor
Principal Social Worker and Mental Capacity Assessor, and a member of the management team. Conducts Mental Capacity Assessments and Social Care Needs Assessments used in the Court of Protection, Family Courts and Court of Appeal, and supervises a team of social workers.
MA International Human Rights Practice, BSc Social Work; Registered with Social Work England; Practice Educator (PEPS1 and PEPS2); Montreal Cognitive Assessor; Lichtenberg Financial Vulnerability Assessor; FHEA
Psychologist (MSc) and Mental Capacity Assessor
Psychologist with a foundation in forensic psychology and therapeutic practice, providing clear, evidence-based Mental Capacity Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
MSc Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology; Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)
Social Worker, MCA Assessor and CHC Lead
Qualified and registered Social Worker specialising in Mental Capacity Assessments and adult social care, with over a decade of experience in health and social care.
BA (Hons) Social Work; Certified Montreal Cognitive Assessor; Certified Financial Vulnerability Assessor; extensive training in the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Social Worker and Mental Capacity Assessor
Qualified and registered Social Worker specialising in adult social care, with experience supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities. Undertakes person-centred Care and Support Assessments and decision-specific Mental Capacity Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
BSc (Hons) Social Work and Applied Social Studies, University of Bath; Certified Montreal Cognitive Assessor; Certified Financial Vulnerability Assessor
Social Worker and Mental Capacity Assessor
Registered Social Worker with experience across child protection, family support and SEND, now working within the assessment team. Skilled in assessment, multi-agency working and person-centred practice.
MA Social Work, University of Gloucestershire; BA Social Policy with Criminology, University of Bristol (2:1)
Social Worker and Mental Capacity Assessor
Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and over 16 years of social work experience in youth and mental health settings, including residential care leadership. Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Bachelor of Social Work (Second Class Honours), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Registered Social Worker with Social Work England; Registered Social Worker with the Social Workers Registration Board (Hong Kong)
Social Worker, Mental Capacity Assessor, Team Mentor and Student Supervisor
Qualified and registered Social Worker (formerly Ashleigh Reeves) specialising in Mental Capacity and Social Care Needs Assessments used in the Court of Protection, Family Courts and Court of Appeal.
BA Social Work; Registered with Social Work England; Montreal Cognitive Assessor; Lichtenberg Financial Vulnerability Assessor
Social Worker and Mental Capacity Assessor
Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and five years' experience across child protection and long-term teams, bringing expertise in assessment, safeguarding, advocacy and court report writing. Ruth is a Mental Capacity, Montreal Cognitive and Financial Vulnerability Assessor.
MSc Advanced Relationship-Based Social Work Practice with Children and Families, University of Lancaster (Frontline graduate scheme); Registered with Social Work England; Mental Capacity Assessor; Montreal Cognitive Assessor; Financial Vulnerability Assessor
Chartered Psychologist and Mental Capacity Assessor
Chartered Psychologist specialising in Mental Capacity Assessments, with particular expertise in cognitive impairment and financial vulnerability. A certified Montreal Cognitive and Lichtenberg Financial Vulnerability Assessor, she assesses for the Court of Protection, Family Courts and Court of Appeal.
PhD Occupational Health Psychology, MSc Health Psychology, BSc Psychology; Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society); Montreal Cognitive Assessor; Lichtenberg Financial Vulnerability Assessor
Psychologist (MSc) and Mental Capacity Assessor
Psychologist with a background in psychology and behaviour support, delivering Mental Capacity Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and detailed reports for legal proceedings.
MSc Cultural Psychology and Psychiatry, BSc Psychology (2:1 Hons); Montreal Cognitive Assessor; Lichtenberg Financial Vulnerability Assessor
Mental Capacity Assessor
Mental Capacity Assessor with a background in psychology and behaviour support, delivering decision-specific assessments in line with the updated legal test and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
BSc (Hons) Psychology (1st Class); Accredited Montreal Cognitive Assessor; Accredited Lichtenberg Financial Vulnerability Assessor
Marketing Executive
Funmi is our Marketing Executive, bringing extensive expertise and creative strategy to the Nellie Supports team. She graduated with honours in Marketing from Lagos State University and earned her MSc in Digital Marketing with Distinction from the University of Lincoln.
Client Liaison and Office Manager
Shona is our Client Liaison and Office Manager, bringing over twenty years of administrative and client-facing experience across the legal, insurance and property sectors. Known for her accuracy and calm, professional manner, she is a reassuring first point of contact.
Client Liaison
Maddy is one of our Client Liaison team, bringing four years of experience as a care navigator and personal assistant in a GP surgery, alongside a background in community care. With qualifications in Health and Social Care, she offers clear, friendly communication and a thoughtful approach to supporting clients and managing enquiries.
BTEC Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care
Client Liaison Officer
Katy is one of our Client Liaison Officers and often our front of house. She brings a wealth of customer service experience, qualifications in business administration, and specialist training in the Lichtenberg Financial Assessment and Personal Independence Payment processes.
Client Liaison Officer
Samantha is part of the Nellie Supports team, combining her role with ongoing A-level studies. She has gained experience in health and social care settings and taken part in emergency services disaster simulation days, bringing enthusiasm, reliability and a thoughtful approach.
SEND Lead Practitioner
Experienced Special Educational Needs practitioner leading EHCP draft reviews, SEND appeals and advocacy in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015, with particular expertise in ASD and ADHD.
MSc Psychology, Nottingham Trent University; BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability (1st Class), University of Derby
SEND Case Worker
Chelsie holds a BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care from Nottingham Trent University and has supported children and young people with a wide range of needs. As an EHCP Caseworker at Little Nellie's, she works to secure the best outcomes for each child.
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care, Nottingham Trent University
The people behind the practice
Nellie Supports’ permanent, directly employed team includes registered social workers, psychology professionals, SEND specialists and client-liaison colleagues. Mental capacity and social-care services cover England and Wales; CHC and EHCP support concerns England. Instructions are coordinated within one practice, matched to relevant expertise, with every report peer reviewed before release.
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Registered social workers, psychology professionals and SEND specialists are matched to the decision, evidence and purpose of the instruction. Shared methodology, supervision and peer discussion support consistency without replacing independent professional judgement.
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Our in-house team coordinates enquiries, records, appointments, communication, report issue and follow-up. Keeping those stages within one practice supports continuity and gives families and professional referrers a clear point of contact.
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How we work
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Decision-specific assessments for personal welfare, property, finance, legal and Court of Protection matters.
Support with NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment, review and challenge processes in England.
Independent evidence and specialist reports for solicitors, courts and professional decision-makers.
Independent needs assessment, care planning, brokerage, review and case-management support.
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The professionals shown on this page are directly employed by Nellie Supports Ltd. Individual registrations, credentials and team details are correct at the time of publishing and may change as the practice grows.
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