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COP3 Form Completion
A COP3 assessment provides the formal clinical evidence of incapacity required by the Court of Protection. This report is a mandatory component of applications to appoint a deputy for property and affairs or personal welfare when an individual is no longer able to manage their own interests.
Overview
When this report is required
- To support an application for a Deputyship order through the Court of Protection
- To facilitate the legal management of financial affairs or health and welfare for an incapacitated party
- To provide the court with professional evidence of a permanent or temporary mental impairment
- To notify the court of a person’s inability to make specific, significant life decisions
What the expert assesses
- Presence of an impairment of the mind or brain
- Ability to understand information relevant to the decision
- Retention of relevant information for the necessary duration
- Ability to use or weigh information as part of the process
- Ability to communicate the decision by any available means
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Home Visit, Care Home, Hospital, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | Court of Protection |
| Compliance | Mental Capacity Act 2005, COP3 Standards |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
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Specialist expertise
Consultant Psychiatrists
Social Workers
Psychologists
GPs
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.