What Matters to people
The COP 3 form can be completed by social workers and by practitioners and professionals such as occupational therapists or psychologists etc. Practitioners are required to complete part A of this form and part B which includes the two stage capacity assessment. As most of the information recorded will already captured on the Mental Capacity Assessment for the decisions required, this information can be carried over to the COP3 Form.
It is essential that all forms are completed to a high standard in order to minimise any applications being rejected by the Courts. Practitioners need to be aware that the information provided in the forms must be relevant, concise and relate to the decision being required. Practitioners also need to be aware that any information provided on the forms is admissible in Court.
The COP 3 guidance template is available to provide assistance to practitioners where written evidence is required.
Court of Protection documents can be found on the Gov.uk website.