Mental Capacity Assessment
Decision-specific mental capacity assessment and written report, with cognitive and financial-vulnerability measures where appropriate.
£720*including VAT£600 net; £120 VAT
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We confirm the work and the fee before your instruction begins. Our displayed service prices include VAT where it applies. Private clients pay in advance. Professionals and businesses are offered 30-day payment terms. We can arrange interpreters at an additional cost, agreed before booking. All travel is charged separately at £48 per hour including VAT (£40 excluding VAT). The travel cost and any additional work are confirmed in your written quotation before booking. Little Nellies fees are shown separately, including VAT.
Mental Capacity Assessments
Advanced Mental Capacity Assessment
Includes the psychometric evaluation, the subsequent in-person MCA and a professional report with a plain-English appendix summarising the psychometric findings.
£1,440*including VAT£1,200 net; £240 VAT
Psychometric Evaluation for Complex Capacity Matters
Tailored psychometric evaluation before the MCA on a separate day, usually remote or in person where appropriate. Evaluation fee only; MCA or MCAs and applicable travel quoted separately.
£720*including VAT£600 net; £120 VAT
Enhanced Mental Capacity Assessment
Includes consultation and detailed case review, a social care needs assessment, appropriate testing, a decision-specific MCA and a comprehensive report.
£4,200*including VAT£3,500 net; £700 VAT
COP3 Mental Capacity Assessment
Single financial decision: £720* including VAT. Finances and health and welfare: £1,080* including VAT, with each decision assessed separately. Serving papers is not included.
£720*including VAT£600 net; £120 VAT
Testamentary Capacity Assessment
Assessment and report on capacity to make, amend or sign a will. Witnessing can be included if the will is ready and capacity is established at the visit.
£720*including VAT£600 net; £120 VAT
Capacity to Grant Lasting Power of Attorney
Capacity assessment and report for one LPA type. Certificate provider and witnessing can be included when capacity is established and completed unsigned forms are available at an in-person visit.
£720*including VAT£600 net; £120 VAT
Litigation Mental Capacity Assessment
Case-specific litigation capacity assessment, written report and completion of a litigation certificate where required.
£960*including VAT£800 net; £160 VAT
Retrospective Mental Capacity Assessment
Retrospective decision-specific capacity opinion based on relevant records, with additional assessment or interviews where appropriate. Practitioner review is required.
£4,798.80*including VAT£3,999 net; £799.80 VAT
LPA Certificate Provider
LPA certificate provider appointment only, without a full capacity assessment. Capacity concerns may require a separate assessment and further fee.
£360*including VAT£300 net; £60 VAT
CHC and Care Funding
CHC Eligibility Consultation and Action Plan
Initial CHC eligibility consultation covering the Checklist, useful evidence and a suggested action plan.
£336*including VAT£280 net; £56 VAT
Independent Social Care Needs Assessment & Care Plan
Independent social care needs assessment with a written care plan addressing the identified needs.
£1,320*including VAT£1,100 net; £220 VAT
Case Review & Merits Assessment
Review of a CHC refusal decision and available evidence, with a written opinion on the basis for an appeal.
£2,340*including VAT£1,950 net; £390 VAT
Checklist Advocacy and Attendance
CHC Checklist preparation and attendance for existing clients with a recently completed independent needs assessment and care plan. All travel is charged separately at £48* per hour including VAT (£40* excluding VAT).
£1,500*including VAT£1,250 net; £250 VAT
CHC Assessment Support: DST and MDT Meeting
CHC DST preparation and attendance for existing clients with a recently completed independent needs assessment and care plan. All travel is charged separately at £48* per hour including VAT (£40* excluding VAT).
£4,500*including VAT£3,750 net; £750 VAT
CHC Review Support
Existing clients with a recent needs assessment and care plan: £1,080* including VAT. New clients: £2,400* including VAT, including the assessment and care plan. Evidence preparation and review attendance are included. All travel is charged separately at £48* per hour including VAT (£40* excluding VAT).
£1,080*including VAT£900 net; £180 VAT
CHC Appeal Support: Local Resolution
CHC local resolution appeal preparation, submission and representation for eligible existing clients. All travel is charged separately at £48* per hour including VAT (£40* excluding VAT).
£4,740*including VAT£3,950 net; £790 VAT
CHC Mediation
CHC mediation preparation and representation for existing clients. The source also lists a needs assessment despite existing-client eligibility, so inclusions require confirmation.
£2,100*including VAT£1,750 net; £350 VAT
NHS Independent Review Panel
CHC Independent Review Panel application, preparation and attendance for eligible existing clients. All travel is charged separately at £48* per hour including VAT (£40* excluding VAT).
£7,500*including VAT£6,250 net; £1,250 VAT
Ombudsman (PHSO) Referral
CHC Ombudsman complaint evidence, submission and correspondence for eligible existing clients. All travel is charged separately at £48* per hour including VAT (£40* excluding VAT).
£3,000*including VAT£2,500 net; £500 VAT
Retrospective CHC Claim (PUPoC)
Retrospective CHC claim work covering the first 12-month period. Records and exact scope require review.
£8,340*including VAT£6,950 net; £1,390 VAT
Standard Hourly Advocacy
Mental capacity assessor or social worker time, priced per hour.
£180*including VAT£150 net; £30 VAT
Social Care
Social Care Needs Assessment
Independent assessment and report describing current social care and support needs.
£1,080*including VAT£900 net; £180 VAT
Assessment + Care Plan
Independent social care needs assessment with a written care plan addressing the identified needs.
£1,320*including VAT£1,100 net; £220 VAT
Brokerage
Identification of local services that may meet assessed care needs, with a summary report.
£480*including VAT£400 net; £80 VAT
Reviewing Service
Review of an existing care arrangement. Exact review scope is confirmed in writing.
£720*including VAT£600 net; £120 VAT
Litigation and Expert Reports
Statutory Will Capacity + Life Expectancy
Statutory will evidence package including care needs assessment, care plan, costs review, testamentary capacity assessment and COP3, and a life expectancy opinion. Extra forensic analysis is separately scoped.
£3,480*including VAT£2,900 net; £580 VAT
Life Expectancy Report
Life expectancy opinion for straightforward Court of Protection matters, using current medical or care evidence. Additional assessment may be needed if records are unavailable.
£1,440*including VAT£1,200 net; £240 VAT
Future Care and Costings Report
Care needs and future costings report. Scope requires practitioner review.
£3,300*including VAT£2,750 net; £550 VAT
Mental Capacity Critical Review
Critical review of one mental capacity report, identifying strengths, weaknesses and clarification questions.
£1,440*including VAT£1,200 net; £240 VAT
COP Property Sale Evidence (with finances)
Scope and VAT treatment are being checked. Please request a written quote before instruction.
Written quoteFee confirmation pending
COP Property Sale Evidence
Scope and VAT treatment are being checked. Please request a written quote before instruction.
Written quoteFee confirmation pending
EHCP and SEND
EHCP Application Support
Preparation and submission of an evidenced request for an EHC needs assessment, with up to 18 hours from one named practitioner.
£1,080*including VAT£900 net; £180 VAT
EHCP Draft Review
Review of draft EHCP Sections B and F and preparation of the parental response, with proposed amendments linked to evidence.
£960*including VAT£800 net; £160 VAT
SEND Mediation Preparation and Submission
Preparation and submission for EHCP mediation. Attendance is a separate £576* including VAT. Your written quote confirms the agreed work.
£864*including VAT£720 net; £144 VAT
EHCP Refusal Appeal (refusal to assess or to issue)
Payment stages: 40% (£1,320* including VAT) on instruction and appeal preparation; 30% (£990* including VAT) at evidence submission; 30% (£990* including VAT) at case review. Hearing representation is separate. Your written quote confirms scope and timing.
£3,300*including VAT£2,750 net; £550 VAT
EHCP Content Appeal (Sections B, F and I)
Payment stages: 30% (£1,620* including VAT) on instruction and appeal preparation; 25% (£1,350* including VAT) at evidence submission; 25% (£1,350* including VAT) at first working-document delivery; 20% (£1,080* including VAT) at case review. Hearing representation is separate. Your written quote confirms scope and timing.
£5,400*including VAT£4,500 net; £900 VAT
EHCP Evidence Pack
Fixed fee for the agreed EHCP evidence pack. Your written quote identifies the reports, practitioner roles and any separate work.
£3,600*including VAT£3,000 net; £600 VAT
Hourly Consultation Rate
Work outside a Little Nellie fixed scope, agreed in writing before it starts.
£90*including VAT£75 net; £15 VAT
EHCP Working Document
Preparation and negotiation of an EHCP working document for the agreed appeal. Your written quote confirms the agreed work. Hearing representation is separate.
£2,700*including VAT£2,250 net; £450 VAT
SEND Tribunal Hearing Representation
Preparation and representation for the agreed SEND Tribunal hearing. Separate from appeal preparation packages. Your written quote confirms scope and payment timing.
£1,080*including VAT£900 net; £180 VAT
EHCP Annual Review Representation
Preparation for an EHCP annual review, attendance and the agreed written response. Your written quote confirms the agreed work.
£1,200*including VAT£1,000 net; £200 VAT
Advocacy and Action Plan (3 hour block)
Three-hour advocacy block for advice, correspondence or meeting preparation, with a written action plan. Valid for 90 days.
£360*including VAT£300 net; £60 VAT
EHCP Evidence Review
Written review of existing EHCP evidence, gaps and whether a challenge is supported.
£336*including VAT£280 net; £56 VAT
SEND Mediation Attendance
Attendance at an agreed EHCP mediation meeting. Preparation and submission are separate. Your written quote confirms the agreed work.
£576*including VAT£480 net; £96 VAT
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All travel is charged separately at £48 per hour including VAT (£40 excluding VAT). The travel cost and any additional work are confirmed in your written quotation before booking.
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