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Author and Publication
Author: Nellie Supports Ltd
Publication Date: 15/05/2026
Citation
39 Essex Chambers, Mental Capacity Guidance Note: Carrying out and recording capacity assessments.
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Nellie Supports’ published fee for a single-decision mental capacity assessment is £600 plus VAT. At the 20% VAT rate stated on the prices page, that is £720 before any travel or additional charges. Other services have different scopes and fees, so confirm the right assessment before booking.
Published examples
Service — Published fee excluding VAT — Including the stated 20% VAT, before extras
Single-decision mental capacity assessment — £600 — £720
COP3 mental capacity assessment — £600 — £720
Testamentary capacity assessment — £600 — £720
Litigation mental capacity assessment — £800 — £960
Enhanced mental capacity assessment — £3,500 — £4,200
These are Nellie Supports’ published service prices checked on 15 September 2026, not an estimate of average market prices. The VAT-inclusive figures are arithmetic examples using the rate displayed on the site. Travel is excluded unless stated, urgent work may attract an additional fee and complex or multiple-decision instructions may require a bespoke quotation. Current prices and service descriptions — https://www.nelliesupports.com/prices
What should the quotation include?
Ask which decision or decisions the assessment covers, what documents or report will be provided, whether record review and follow-up questions are included, and whether a form such as COP3 is required. Confirm travel, VAT, urgency charges and any additional fee if the instruction changes.
For example, a £600 assessment with no extras would be £720 using the stated VAT rate. If travel or additional work is needed, it must be added to the quotation; do not assume the £720 figure is the total for every instruction.
Does a complex situation always need the enhanced service?
The label “complex” is not enough to choose a product. Explain the decision, evidence, competing views, intended use and deadline. Ask why the proposed scope is appropriate and what additional work it includes. A higher fee should correspond to identified work, rather than being presented as a guarantee of a particular conclusion or outcome.
How long will the report take?
The current prices page describes a standard five-working-day report turnaround from the assessment visit for the MCA category. Confirm the assessment date and delivery date for your instruction, particularly where records are outstanding, more than one meeting is needed or the case has a court deadline.
To obtain a quotation, provide the decision, location, intended use, deadline and any communication or access needs. You should receive a written explanation of the agreed service and charges before work begins.
Key takeaway
Nellie Supports’ published fee for a single-decision mental capacity assessment is £600 plus VAT. At the 20% VAT rate stated on the prices page, that is £720 before any travel or additional charges. Other services have different scopes and fees, so confirm the right assessment before booking.
Key takeaway
Nellie Supports’ published fee for a single-decision mental capacity assessment is £600 plus VAT. At the 20% VAT rate stated on the prices page, that is £720 before any travel or additional charges. Other services have different scopes and fees, so confirm the right assessment before booking.
Key takeaway
Nellie Supports’ published fee for a single-decision mental capacity assessment is £600 plus VAT. At the 20% VAT rate stated on the prices page, that is £720 before any travel or additional charges. Other services have different scopes and fees, so confirm the right assessment before booking.
Key takeaway
Nellie Supports’ published fee for a single-decision mental capacity assessment is £600 plus VAT. At the 20% VAT rate stated on the prices page, that is £720 before any travel or additional charges. Other services have different scopes and fees, so confirm the right assessment before booking.
Key takeaway
Nellie Supports’ published fee for a single-decision mental capacity assessment is £600 plus VAT. At the 20% VAT rate stated on the prices page, that is £720 before any travel or additional charges. Other services have different scopes and fees, so confirm the right assessment before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nellie’s standard assessment fee?
The published single-decision fee checked on 15 September 2026 is £600 plus VAT: £720 at the stated 20% rate, before travel or other agreed extras. Confirm the current price and scope before booking.
Does the fee include every court document or follow-up?
Do not assume so. Confirm the decision, report or form, records review, clarification, attendance, travel and urgency charges in the written quotation.
When will the report be ready?
The prices page describes five working days from the assessment visit for standard MCA reports. Confirm your dates, especially where records, further meetings or court requirements may affect delivery.
Related mental capacity assessment pages
These internal links help readers move from this guide to the most relevant Nellie Supports service page, assessment option or legal framework page.
Want a clear price before you commit?
Nellie Supports provides independent, decision-specific mental capacity assessments across England and Wales through a permanent employed team of registered professionals, with a same working day response to every enquiry and every report peer reviewed before delivery. Call 0333 987 5118 or visit the mental capacity assessment service page.