mental capacity

[khakigirl]

Can anyone tell me how do you go about getting a mental capacity assessment done Think i need one doing for my son When its done can you apply for financial deputyship with it If i get financial deputyship for my son can he have a bank account in his own name Dooes your local authority do the capacity assessment

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello khakigirl

There is quite a lot on Mencap's website about this - mencap.org.uk/advice-and-su...

There is guide that you might find helpful too - mencap.org.uk/sites/default...

You might like to talk to one of our helpline advisors too as it can get bit complicated. Call 0808 808 1111

or email [e-mail].

thanks

Sarah

[Barry315]

If you’re applying for Deputyship through the Court of Protection then get a solicitor. They can arrange a mental capacity assessment. Or contact a company such as TSF Consultants if you want to arrange an assessment yourself.