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Psychological
Assessment

Assessments of Capacity

These involve assessing an individual’s capacity to understand, retain, use and communicate information relevant to a particular decision or situation. Assessments of capacity usually require the administration of a range of tests of cognitive ability that include measures of intellect, comprehension and memory. This information is then considered in association with that obtained from interviewing the client and, on occasions, others involved in their care.

The information above is a simple overview to give a flavour of the sort of work undertaken. If you have any questions or simply want to discuss whether a psychological assessment might be helpful for you or your client do not hesitate to get in touch.

The Benefits

  • Prompt: Once instructions have been accepted and background information received your client will be seen and a report produced within one month.
  • Convenient: Clients are interviewed in a location convenient for them. Consulting rooms are available in Darlington, Newcastle and Hartlepool. On occasions clients may be seen in the offices of their legal representative or their own home.
  • Professional: You can be reassured that your client will be treated in a courteous and professional manner by a clinician experienced in dealing with distress.