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Lorraine Cordell

From: complaintsandinformation [complaintsandinformation@enfield.gov.uk]
Sent: 11 July 2018 14:25
To: lorraine32@blueyonder.co.uk
Subject: Simon Cordell - assessment complaint [SEC=OFFICIAL]

Classification: OFFICIAL
Dear Lorraine,
I am writing further to our recent telephone conversation about your sons mental
health assessment.
I have been provided with the following comments from the team handling the case:

On 30th May 2018, the Court ordered the Claimant (Enfield Council) to appoint a
consultant psychiatrist to assess whether Mr Cordell has capacity to litigate. Before
we arranged the appointment with the consultant psychiatrist,, we sought approval from
Mr Cordell's solicitors who were provided with the consultant's details and CV. The
consultant was an independent consultant. The court does not appoint assessors. The
solicitors did not oppose the proposed appointment and their consent was sought at all
times, we also agreed the appointment with them including dates and times.

I can confirm that two council officers attended Mr Cordell's flat with the Consultant
Psychiatrist at 9.30am on Friday 6th July 2018 and waited while the consultant
assessed Mr Cordell. It was necessary to send the officers to ensure that the
consultant was not at risk. Previously, on 3 July 2018, a previous consultant had met
with Mr Cordell on her own to carry out an assessment but did not feel safe and had to
leave without completing the assessment. The council officers were not part of the
assessment and only attended the appointment to ensure that the consultant was not at
risk.

I do understand from our conversation that you intend to pursue this matter further
via solicitors.

Kind regards,
Daniel Ellis
Statutory Complaints Officer
Complaints & Access to Information Team
London Borough of Enfield

Phone: 020 8379 2808
Email: daniel.ellis@enfield.gov.uk
Website: www.enfield.gov.uk
Classification: OFFICIAL
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