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Independent Mental Health Assessments

Clarity through professional mental health assessment

RMN-led assessments for capacity, best interests, risk, and care planning. Supporting commissioners, solicitors, and care providers across the UK.

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Assessment services

We offer a range of specialist mental health assessment services, each designed to produce clear, decision-specific outputs for commissioners and care teams.

Mental Capacity Assessments

Decision-specific assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. We provide clear, written rationale to support care planning and legal proceedings.

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Best Interests Assessments

Structured evaluations considering the person's wishes, feelings, beliefs, and values to support decision-making where capacity is lacking.

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Mental Health Assessments

Comprehensive assessments of mental state, risk, and functional impact to inform care planning and commissioning decisions.

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Risk Assessments

Detailed risk assessments with structured professional judgement, producing clear recommendations and risk management plans.

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Professional, RMN-led assessments

Every assessment is carried out by a Registered Mental Nurse with specialist experience in mental capacity, risk assessment, and care planning. Our work is grounded in current legislation and best practice guidance.

  • Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) assessor
  • Structured, evidence-based methodology
  • Reports suitable for legal and commissioning purposes
  • Aligned with CQC expectations

What you receive

Following each assessment, you receive clear, actionable deliverables designed for commissioners, legal professionals, and care teams.

Written Report

A clear, structured report suitable for commissioners, care teams, and legal proceedings.

Recommendations

Practical, evidence-based recommendations for care planning and support.

Risk Management Plan

Where appropriate, a structured risk management plan with clear actions.

Signposting

Onward referral suggestions and resource signposting as appropriate.

Valued by commissioners

Our assessments are designed to meet the practical needs of those commissioning and relying on mental health assessment outputs.

Clear Written Rationale

Every assessment includes a transparent, structured rationale that supports audit and governance.

Decision-Specific Approach

Assessments are always tied to specific decisions, not generic labels or blanket judgements.

Least Restrictive Focus

We centre the least restrictive principle in every recommendation and care plan.

A calm, considered environment

Our assessment space is designed to be comfortable and non-clinical, helping people feel at ease during what can be a stressful process. The environment supports the quality of the assessment itself.

Please note: Wellbeing amenities (refreshments, herbal teas) are provided separately from clinical assessments and do not form part of any treatment or intervention.
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Get in touch to discuss an assessment or submit a referral directly. We aim to respond within one working day.

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