COP3 mental capacity assessment.

A face-to-face assessment of mental capacity for the Court of Protection, completed on the COP3 form.

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What does the appointment involve?

The doctor carries out a face-to-face assessment of the person under the Mental Capacity Act, looking at whether they can understand, retain, weigh and communicate a decision, and whether any impairment of the mind or brain affects that. The assessment is decision-specific, for example about property and finances or about personal welfare, and the COP3 form is completed afterwards.

Is there anything else I should know?

This is a longer assessment and may need a home visit if the person cannot attend the clinic. The law assumes a person has capacity unless it is established otherwise, and the doctor documents the assessment carefully on that basis.

COP3 mental capacity assessment at a glance

Who it is for

Families, deputies and solicitors who need a capacity assessment for the Court of Protection
What the doctor does

A face-to-face, decision-specific capacity assessment under the Mental Capacity Act
Where

At the clinic, or a home visit where the person cannot travel
Turnaround

The completed COP3 typically within 5 to 10 working days
What to bring

The COP3 form, details of the decision in question, and any relevant medical records

Who it is for	Families, deputies and solicitors who need a capacity assessment for the Court of Protection
What the doctor does	A face-to-face, decision-specific capacity assessment under the Mental Capacity Act
Where	At the clinic, or a home visit where the person cannot travel
Turnaround	The completed COP3 typically within 5 to 10 working days
What to bring	The COP3 form, details of the decision in question, and any relevant medical records

What should I bring?

Bring the COP3 form, a clear description of the decision the assessment concerns, and any relevant medical records.

Pricing

This medical is the COP3 mental capacity assessment below.

Medicals and certificates

15-minute consultation and certificate £120
30-minute appointment and certificate £180
COP3 mental capacity assessment £240
Personal injury report £300
ECG, spirometry, vision check Included
Bloods or drug screen Extra

What each option includes

15-minute consultation and certificate. Fit to fly, pre-employment, fitness to work, sports and school medicals, fit notes and most other certificates.

30-minute appointment and certificate. D4, TfL and taxi, bus and coach, motorsport, SCUBA and firearms medicals.

COP3 mental capacity assessment. Face to face, at the clinic or by home visit.

Personal injury report. Prepared to Civil Procedure Rules Part 35.

ECG, spirometry, vision check. Where the medical asks for them.

Bloods or drug screen. Confirmed with you at the consultation.

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