Assessability Ltd is a specialist provider of occupational therapy expert witness and assessment services, established in 1988. The firm stands out for its responsive, fast, and highly personalized approach, led by Clare Garside, a registered occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field.
The company focuses on delivering well-evidenced reports and testimony for legal and care-related cases, with expertise in quantifying care costs and recommending practical solutions for independent living. It serves claimants, defence teams, and acts as a single joint expert, offering insights into functional impacts, housing adaptations, and care needs for individuals and vulnerable groups.
Services Offered
- Occupational Therapy Expert Witness Services
- Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Assessments
- Disability Adaptation Proposals
- Care of Dependants Assessments
- Assessment of Care Needs for Children and Vulnerable Adults
- Resource Requirement Evaluations
- Capacity Assessments for Carers
- Disability Equipment Assessments (e.g., Wheelchairs, Specialist Beds)
- Workplace Assessments and Reasonable Adjustment Recommendations
- Policy and Procedure Complaints Reviews
- Independent Scrutiny and Evaluation Services
Based in Preston, Lancashire, Assessability Ltd is registered in England and Wales and holds full professional indemnity insurance. Clare Garside is recognized as an APIL 1st Tier Expert, specializing in the assessment of care costs and housing adaptation needs.
