Contact details

I'm available for instruction on public and private law matters across England and Wales.

Location

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne
Available nationally & internationally

What to expect

A fee and a filing date within 1 working day
Assessment plan within 2 working days of receiving the papers
Report filed 5 days before the filing deadline as my working standard
Available for both privately funded and Legal Aid instruction

If you are a parent or family member

You can write to me too. In care proceedings the assessment is arranged through your solicitor and paid for by legal aid or the local authority, not by you, so the form below is mostly for them. You are welcome to use it as well, whether you are a parent, a relative, or someone asking about supervised contact or later life planning. Leave the firm and deadline boxes empty and tell me in your own words what you need. If you have a question about what will happen, or want to put yourself forward to care for a child, email vince@socialworkassessment.com and say who you are and which court. I answer every message myself.

Professional credentials

Social Work England: SWE93532
Enhanced DBS Certificate held
BASW Independents Committee and Nagalro Council
Coram BAAF, Resolution & ACPP Member
PI Insurance: BASW
PD25B & FPR Part 25 compliant

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Make a referral

Six questions. I read every one myself.

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Message sent. Thank you. I will read your message and reply within one working day.

You will have a reply within one working day with a fee and a filing date. The assessment plan follows within two working days of my receiving the papers, which can come once the court has approved the instruction.

Prefer to call?

Happy to discuss your case over the phone and provide a quote straight away.