I am putting together the forms in order to become my Dad's Deputy and asked his GP to assess Dad and complete the COP3 (expecting a fee etc.) but they refused saying they "don't" do these. They suggested a private psychiatrist or solicitor.
I contacted not only a couple of private psychiatrists ( estimate £1-1.2k ouch!) but also the local Dementia Advise helpline. The latter contacted the Community Mental Health Team consultants (Dad having previously been discharged from their Care in the Spring before he fell and had 9 weeks in hospital during which period the hospital team deemed he incapable of making decisions!) who indicated that the GP should be doing the assessment as they know him best.
I am thinking of contacting the GP and trying again - has anyone had any success on the second attempt?
Dad did recover a bit on his return home so we waited to see if he would be able to sign a LPA but we don't think he has. He has round the clock care at home but currently it is paid for by another relative not himself, all other bills are on DD.
Thanks for reading.
I contacted not only a couple of private psychiatrists ( estimate £1-1.2k ouch!) but also the local Dementia Advise helpline. The latter contacted the Community Mental Health Team consultants (Dad having previously been discharged from their Care in the Spring before he fell and had 9 weeks in hospital during which period the hospital team deemed he incapable of making decisions!) who indicated that the GP should be doing the assessment as they know him best.
I am thinking of contacting the GP and trying again - has anyone had any success on the second attempt?
Dad did recover a bit on his return home so we waited to see if he would be able to sign a LPA but we don't think he has. He has round the clock care at home but currently it is paid for by another relative not himself, all other bills are on DD.
Thanks for reading.