What is a Human Rights Assessment?

A Human Rights Assessment evaluates how care, support and professional decisions may affect an individual's rights, dignity and freedoms. It ensures that decisions are fair, proportionate and person-centred while taking account of relevant human rights legislation and best practice.

At Parent-Help, our experienced independent social workers carry out comprehensive Human Rights Assessments to support individuals, families, solicitors, local authorities and organisations. We carefully consider how decisions may impact an individual's right to private and family life, independence, choice, dignity and overall wellbeing.

Our assessments provide balanced, evidence-based reports that help professionals make lawful and informed decisions. Whether the assessment is required for care planning, safeguarding, legal proceedings or complex decision-making, we ensure that every report is independent, objective and focused on protecting the individual's rights.

We recognise that cases involving human rights are often complex and sensitive. Our assessors work collaboratively with all parties to ensure that every assessment is completed professionally, respectfully and with the individual's best interests at the centre of the process.

If you require an independent Human Rights Assessment or would like further advice, our qualified team is available to discuss your requirements.

Who Can Request a Human Rights Assessment?

• Adults receiving health or social care services.

• Families seeking an independent assessment.

• Solicitors representing clients.

• Local authorities.

• Healthcare providers.

• Organisations requiring independent human rights reviews.

• Individuals involved in legal or safeguarding proceedings.

Length of Assessment

Human Rights Assessments are generally completed within 4–6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the case, availability of documentation and engagement from all relevant parties. Urgent assessments may be accommodated where circumstances require.

Contact Us Today!

To find out more about our Human Rights Assessment, call us today on 0207 101 4037 or simply email us at referral@parent-help.co.uk.