At TSF Assessments, we specialise in providing professional capacity to litigate assessments to support individuals, families, and legal professionals. Our expert assessors ensure that individuals receive evidenced and detailed assessments of their ability to engage in legal proceedings, in the format of an Expert Witness report.
Why choose TSF Assessments?
- Experienced professionals – Our team includes doctors, social workers, nurses and speech and language therapists with extensive experience in assessing mental capacity.
- Comprehensive assessments – We assess all aspects of litigation capacity, including understanding of legal proceedings, ability to instruct a solicitor, and making decisions relevant to the litigation.
- Court-compliant reports – Our assessments are conducted in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and key relevant case law. Our Expert Witness reports are therefore robust and will withstand scrutiny by the Court.
- Support for legal professionals – We work closely with solicitors, deputies, and the Court of Protection to provide clear, professional, independent reports.
- Nationwide coverage – Our services are available across England and Wales. We would strongly advise that a face to face assessment is undertaken but in certain circumstances we can agree to conducting a mental capacity assessment via video-link.
How the assessment process works
- Initial consultation – We discuss the individual’s situation and determine whether a capacity to litigate assessment is needed.
- Assessment preparation – Since matters of litigation can be complex, we will request various documents and background information relevant to the litigation so that we can determine what the relevant information is that the person will need to understand in order to have capacity to engage in the litigation.
- Formal assessment – A qualified professional conducts a detailed assessment, focusing on the client’s ability to understand, retain, use and weigh and communicate the relevant information.
- Report preparation – A formal report is prepared, including a detailed transcript of the interview, analysis of the interview and providing clear conclusions on the individual’s litigation capacity.
Get in touch with TSF Assessments
If you need a capacity to litigate assessment, contact TSF Assessments today. Our expert team ensures that individuals receive fair, thorough, and legally compliant assessments, providing clarity and protection in legal proceedings.
For more information or to arrange an assessment, please visit our website or call us at 0333 577 7020.
