Capacity Assessment

We provide comprehensive capacity assessments to help determine whether a person has decision-making capacity in relation to important personal, health, lifestyle, financial, or legal decisions. This service is designed to provide clear, evidence-based neuropsychological opinion where there are concerns about cognitive functioning, judgment, or decision-making ability.

What is a capacity assessment?
A capacity assessment is a detailed neuropsychological assessment that helps clarify whether someone is able to understand, weigh, and communicate decisions about important matters in their life.

At The Cognitive Health Clinic, we perform assessments to help determine whether enduring guardianship or enduring power of attorney should be enacted. We also perform capacity assessments to determine whether someone can make or change a will, or enter into a contract.

Who this service may be for
This service may be suitable when there are concerns about:
– memory, attention, judgment, or problem-solving
– cognitive decline or dementia
– brain injury or neurological illness
– a person’s ability to make informed financial, medical, legal, or personal decisions
– changes in behaviour, emotional regulation, or personality that may affect functioning or decision-making

What the assessment can help with
A capacity assessment may assist with questions about:
– enduring guardianship
– enduring power of attorney
– wills and estate planning
– contracts or other legal arrangements
– broader questions about cognitive functioning and real-world decision-making

Potential benefits
A capacity assessment may help by:
– clarifying decision-making ability and cognitive function
– providing diagnostic information to guide planning
– reducing uncertainty in complex medical, family, or legal situations
– offering practical recommendations about support needs and next steps

Referrals and fees
Referrals can be made by doctors, clients, or legal professionals via phone or email. Fees for assessments and services are available on our Services and Fees page. For legal matters or more complex assessments, fees may depend on scope and complexity.

Contact us
The Cognitive Health Clinic Suite 7, Level 1, 1 Gregory Hills Dr Gledswood Hills NSW 2557

Phone: (02) 4786 0492
Email: admin@tchclinic.com.au