Susan Wyatt is an experienced Independent Mental Capacity Assessor based in the Midlands.
An Advanced Nurse Pracitioner with a specialism in older people, she has a wealth of knowledge and skills gained in the NHS and private sector.
Susan takes instruction from anyone who needs her services;
She is happy to assess, advise or give guidance to anyone who needs her help.
Mental Capacity is the ability to make specific decisions at specific time points,
This means that a decision can be about something simple, such as deciding if you should wear a raincoat in wet weather - or - it can be making a more complex decision like accepting treatment for a health condition or making decisions about financial or property matters.
Everyone is assumed to have it until proven otherwise.
You cannot assume someone does not have capacity until they have been assessed for a specific decision.
Undertaking a Mental Capacity Assessment is a complex process which should be completed by a professional with relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
READ MORE about how a Mental Capacity Assessment is done
Being advised you need a Mental Capacity Assessment can be worrying or even offensive to some people.
The reasons for an assessment are varied, from uncertainty that you can make a complex decision, to ensuring that your wealth management is protected from being contested in later life or after you die.
Participating in a Mental Capacity Assessment helps to empower your decisions and protect your rights.
To discuss your concerns or worries with someone who will listen, answer your questions and reassure you, contact Susan Wyatt.
