ParentAssess

We provide comprehensive face to face assessments using the model, which our assessors are accredited to administer.

ParentAssess

Leading ParentAssess Practitioners in England and Wales

Nova Care Consultants delivers accredited ParentAssess assessments that set the gold standard in family proceedings. With 1,500+ independent reports completed since 2019, we're the trusted choice for complex family assessments across England and Wales. Our Specialist Expertise includes:

🧠 Mental Health Specialisation
Expert assessment of parents with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other mental health conditions affecting parenting capacity.

🌟 Neurodivergent Families
Specialist understanding of autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, learning disabilities, and how neurodivergence impacts family dynamics and parenting approaches.

⚖️ Dual Diagnosis Cases
Complex assessments involving mental health and substance use, requiring nuanced understanding of interconnected challenges.

Why We're Different

We don't do generic assessments. Our Bond Solon trained specialists have deliberately chosen to focus on the most complex cases where families need genuine expertise, not just another report.

✓ National recognition - 2017 National Social Worker of the Year Awards
✓ Expert witness awards - 2019 Lawyer Monthly Expert Witness Awards
✓ Judicial recognition by Court of Protection and First-Tier Tribunal judges
✓ Academic expertise - teaching at national conferences and universities
✓ Multidisciplinary team - social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists
✓ Enhanced DBS clearance and full professional registration

98% England & Wales coverage within a few hours from our 6 UK based offices:

Quality over speed. We take up to 16 weeks to ensure every report provides the depth and insight families and courts deserve. Our thorough approach means:

  • Comprehensive observations and interviews

  • Detailed collateral information gathering

  • Nuanced analysis of complex family dynamics

  • Reports that genuinely influence positive outcomes


Who Instructs Us

  • Parents seeking independent, specialist assessment

  • Solicitors representing parents in complex proceedings

  • Local Authorities requiring expert analysis

  • Family Courts through direct instruction

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Nova Care Consultants Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 12362493. Registered Office: Ingold Lodge Office, Ingoldfield Lane, Soberton, Hampshire, SO32 3QA. VAT number 493569929. ICO registered number ZB213471. All rights reserved. © 2026 Nova Care Consultants Ltd. The Nova Care Consultants logo and name are registered trademarks.

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