GUIDES & INSIGHTS
Relevant knowledge and experience matter more than job title alone when choosing someone to assess a particular decision.
A suitably experienced social worker, doctor or other professional may assess mental capacity, depending on the particular decision and the purpose of the evidence. The person should understand the relevant legal framework, support the individual’s participation, explain their methods and identify any limits in their expertise.
For the England and Wales framework, the functional test and appropriate assessors for COP3 evidence, read “Who Can Complete a Mental Capacity Assessment?”: https://www.nelliesupports.com/post/who-can-complete-a-mental-capacity-assessment. A particular court or legal instruction may require additional expertise or evidence.
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