Expert Evidence & Independent Social Work
Independent social work evidence and rights-based consultancy for solicitors working on complex care, capacity and Court of Protection matters.
Liberty HSC specialises in providing independent social work evidence and rights-based consultancy for complex care, mental capacity, safeguarding, best interests and Court of Protection matters.
Grounded in human rights, the Mental Capacity Act and frontline practice, our assessments and reports clarify care needs, decision-making capacity, wishes and feelings, risks, support options and least restrictive arrangements.
Liberty works with solicitors and members of the public on COP3 assessments, welfare reports, Lasting Power of Attorney support, care planning, case management, expert witness referrals and expert reports for legal, welfare and complex care proceedings, helping legal professionals to provide clear instructions, make proportionate decisions and plan robustly.
- COP3 mental capacity assessments (Part B)
- Court of Protection reports on capacity, best interests, residence, contact, care arrangements, restrictions and deprivation of liberty
- Independent social work evidence for welfare, safeguarding, funding and complex care matters
- MCA assessments where an individual’s capacity to make a specific decision is being questioned or disputed
- Support with Lasting Power of Attorney decision-making, including concerns about understanding, pressure or undue influence
- Care management and expert witness services, including independent assessment of care needs, review of support arrangements, care planning, risk analysis, coordination with families and professionals, and clear expert evidence for legal, welfare and complex care proceedings
Why solicitors instruct us:
Liberty HSC has operated for the past 11 years and combines frontline social work expertise with strong legal literacy. We understand the practical realities of complex care and produce focused, person-centred evidence that keeps the individual’s rights, voice, dignity and least restrictive options at the centre.
Independent social work evidence and rights-based consultancy for solicitors
Liberty HSC specialises in providing independent social work evidence and rights-based consultancy for complex care, mental capacity, safeguarding, best interests and Court of Protection matters.
Expert Evidence and Independent Social Work
Independent social work evidence and rights-based consultancy for solicitors working on complex care, capacity and Court of Protection matters.