CareLaw is a national award-winning private social work service specializing in legal and care-related consultancy, offering compassionate and committed support for private clients navigating complex health and social care systems. Operating under the trading names SocialWorkerGary and CareDoctors, the firm stands out for its team of registered and regulated health and care professionals who provide expert, evidence-based services.
The firm adopts a client-centered approach, focusing on areas such as mental capacity, safeguarding, and deputyship, with a strong emphasis on delivering thorough assessments and expert witness testimony. Their services are tailored for individuals, families, attorneys, deputies, and professionals requiring legally sound social work input, particularly in cases involving the Court of Protection, healthcare appeals, and adult safeguarding.
Services Offered
- Appeal Services (NHS CHC Appeals, Section 21a Appeal)
- Capacity Services (Certificate Provider, COP3, Litigation Capacity, Mental Capacity, Testamentary Capacity)
- Lifetime Gifting
- Probate Certificate
- Care Assessment
- Court Expert
- Forensic Services
- Power of Attorney
- LSSA Services (AMHP, Best Interests Assessor, DoLS Authoriser)
- Private Client Services (Being your Attorney, Being your Deputy, Being your Social Worker)
- Professional Witness
- Safeguarding Adults
- Social Circumstances
- Supervision
- Consultant Services
The firm serves clients nationally from its base in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and is recognized for its excellence in assessment and care services, as evidenced by its industry awards. Services are delivered by qualified professionals ensuring compliance and reliability in all legal and care contexts.
