Independent Social Work Services
A qualified social worker with over 25 years’ experience supporting adults with complex and significant mental health needs. Throughout my career, I have developed extensive expertise across adult social care, including working with older people and individuals living with dementia and acquired brain injury.
Holding senior positions, including social work management roles, where I have led and supported teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred services. With considerable experience undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and making Best Interests decisions in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act.
Services
Specialist Mental Capacity Assessments
Providing specialist Mental Capacity Assessments across a wide range of decisions, My role is to deliver clear, objective evidence that supports you, your family, or your legal team in navigating complex situations with confidence.
Every assessment is carried out with professionalism, sensitivity, and a focus on ensuring that the individual’s rights, wishes, and best interests remain at the heart of the process.
Mental capacity assessments completed:
Court of Protection
Testamentary Capacity
Litigation Capacity
Property and Tenancy
Lasting Power of Attorney
(Finance and Health)
Gifting
Any other specific area of capacity required to be tested.
Coaching/mentoring social work students
Drawing on my experience as a practice educator and my coaching skills I am passionate about coaching and mentoring social work students, particularly those who may have specific learning needs.