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Testimonial 5

“I was very pleased with the report written by Joanna and I would highly recommend her to others” – January 2023 Mrs Turner Independent Care Act Needs Assessment and Mental Capacity Assessment to decide where to live for the purposes of receiving care.

Testimonial 4

“succinct and robust report to support my application. Detailed investigation and empathetic approach to a sensitive subject….The work produced was professional and to a high level of detail and accuracy.” May 2022 Mr Shah – COP3 assessment of capacity for finances and same for health and welfare decisions to apply for deputyship order in the case of each.

Testimonial 3

“you captured even the minor details while assessing my dad both in person and via the online video call in the report…..Joanna, you have been such a fantastic assessor and so organised.  You have a talent for attention to detail, and it showed in your work.” May 2022 Rita Patel – COP3 assessment of capacity for finances to apply for a deputyship order.

Testimonial 2

“Joanna is a very professional supervisor who helps you to reflect on your practice critically. Joanna helps you to dissect a case in a way that is helpful and clear. Whether it’s helping you think about assessing someone’s needs holistically or providing support with safeguarding and support around managing teams- she can give clear advice around this. Joanna is warm and has a lot of experience in what she does. I have always felt very supported by Joanna, as she is professional, enthusiastic, and will be your greatest ally. I would recommend everyone to her, as she will help you until to the very end.” Social Work Supervisee – September 2021

Testimonial 1

I instructed Joanna Booty earlier this year in the capacity of an independent expert social worker for a complex case
I was preparing for an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal.

The purpose of the instruction was to explore issues of capacity and the appropriateness
of DoLS.
The independent assessment involved considerable work of considering extensive disclosure, discussing conflicting views with numerous members of the multi-disciplinary team,
face to face client assessment and following the legal principles initially highlighted.

Joanna was chosen as the appropriate expert for this case following my previous workings on a mutual client’s case.
Joanna had particular attention to detail and provided significant detail within the independent evidence produced which allowed for the ease of management of the case afterwards. Joanna was prompt
and kept in line with the deadlines originally requested.

I have recommended Joanna to other colleague for consideration of an expert witness on their mental health or court of protection cases and would not hesitate to use Joanna again. Solicitor – September 2018