Capacity assessments are an important part of understanding and managing an individuals mental health.

These assessments measure an individuals ability to understand, weigh, retain and communicate information relating to a specific decision. This assessment will be conducted by one of our experienced and professional mental health clinicians, and is based on observations, questioning and clinical tests.

The Capacity assessment conducted will determine the mental capacity of a patient at the time of assessment for a specific decision, and will help aid future decisions in their care and treatment.

We can also review previous capacity assessments and provide a view from historical information whether someone was deemed to have capacity in the past.

The assessment will also be able to identify any areas of the patient’s life where intervention may be necessary, and to establish any appropriate safeguarding measures.