Specialist Old Age Psychiatry & Mental Capacity Reports for Solicitors
NMRS Medical Practice provides independent medico-legal assessments and expert reports in matters involving dementia, cognitive impairment, testamentary capacity, LPAs, COP3, Court of Protection issues and deprivation of liberty.
At a Glance
Wider geographical instructions may be considered depending on the nature of the case.
A Specialist Focus on Old Age Psychiatry
NMRS Medical Practice is led by two experienced clinicians with a combined 25 years dedicated to Old Age Psychiatry — including NHS consultant-level practice, Mental Health Act work, DoLS assessments, Court of Protection reporting and complex capacity evaluations.
Our clinical work focuses on older adults, dementia, cognitive impairment, fluctuating capacity, vulnerability and decision-specific mental capacity. We provide clear, evidence-based, clinically reasoned reports designed to assist legal professionals and the court in complex matters requiring psychiatric opinion.
Learn About the PracticeLegally Structured Reports
Reports address the relevant legal test, clinical evidence, collateral information and a decision-specific capacity framework — with clear reasoning and transparent conclusions.
Domiciliary & Care-Home Assessments
Home visits and care-home assessments across Leeds, Harrogate, West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire, allowing vulnerable clients to be assessed in a familiar setting.
Senior Clinician-Led Service
All assessments are undertaken or supervised by senior clinicians with extensive experience in Old Age Psychiatry, dementia and complex clinical decision-making.
Strong Mental Capacity Act & MHA Experience
Extensive statutory and clinical experience across the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, DoLS, Section 49 reports and capacity evaluations.
Medico-Legal Reports We Provide
Independent psychiatric assessments and expert reports, prepared exclusively by GMC-registered Old Age Psychiatrists.
Testamentary Capacity
Independent assessment of capacity to make, amend or revoke a Will, applying the Banks v Goodfellow test.
COP3 Assessments
Medical evidence for Court of Protection deputyship applications — property & financial affairs and health & welfare.
LPA Capacity
Assessment of capacity to grant a Lasting Power of Attorney, including Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare LPAs.
Deprivation of Liberty / Article 5
Specialist opinion on complex deprivation of liberty, restrictive care arrangements and objection.
Section 49 / CoP Reports
Reports for Court of Protection-related matters where appropriately instructed by the court or parties.
Led by Two Consultant-Level Old Age Psychiatrists
Every assessment is undertaken or supervised by a senior clinician with extensive Old Age Psychiatry experience.
Dr Suman Ahmed
FRCPsych, MRCPsych, MSc Psychiatric Research. 13 years as a substantive NHS Consultant; Approved Clinician; trained DoLS Assessor.
Full ProfileDr Rehena Sultana
MBBS. Section 12 approved with extensive experience in medico-legal work and Mental Health Act assessments.
Full ProfileAn Independent, Non-Treatment Practice
NMRS Medical Practice provides independent medico-legal and capacity assessment reports. We are not a private psychiatric treatment clinic.
- Private psychiatric treatment or ongoing follow-up
- Medication prescribing
- Emergency or crisis mental health assessment
- Therapy or NHS second opinions for treatment purposes
A Straightforward Instruction Process
Send a Letter of Instruction
Email admin@nmrs-medical.co.uk with the capacity question, background and relevant records.
Confirm Scope & Fee
We confirm the instruction is within scope, free of conflicts, and provide a fixed fee or estimate.
Assessment Arranged
In person — at home, in a care setting, or another suitable location — subject to access and availability.
Report Delivered
A clear, clinically reasoned report within 10–14 business days of formal instruction, subject to timely records.
Ready to Send an Instruction?
Formal instructions are welcomed by email. Please do not send confidential medical records through the public website contact form.