Privacy Policy
 

Pearman Social Work Consultancy
 

Last Updated: July 2026
 

Introduction
 

Pearman Social Work Consultancy is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
 

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored and shared when you use our services or contact us regarding an assessment.
 

By using our website or services, you acknowledge the terms of this Privacy Policy.
 

Who We Are
 

Pearman Social Work Consultancy provides independent:
 

• Court of Protection (COP3) Assessments

• Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Certificate Provider Services
   

Information We May Collect
 

We may collect and process the following information:
 

Personal Information
 

• Name

• Address

• Telephone number

• Email address

• Date of birth
   

Special Category Information
 

Where relevant to the instruction, we may collect:

• Health information

• Medical diagnoses

• Social care information

• Mental capacity information

• Information relating to legal proceedings
   

How We Collect Information
 

Information may be collected through:
 

• Website enquiries

• Referral forms

• Email correspondence

• Telephone conversations

• Information provided by solicitors, professionals or family members

• Information provided during assessments
   

How Your Information Is Used
 

Your information may be used to:
 

• Respond to enquiries

• Arrange appointments

• Complete assessments and associated documentation

• Communicate with instructing parties

• Meet legal and professional obligations

• Maintain professional records

• Process invoices and payments
   

Lawful Basis for Processing
 

Personal information is processed where necessary for:
 

• The provision of professional services

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Legitimate professional interests

• Reasons of substantial public interest where applicable under UK data protection legislation
   

How Information Is Stored
 

Pearman Social Work Consultancy takes reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is stored
securely.
 

Information may be stored:
 

• Electronically

• Within password-protected systems

• On secure devices

• Within professional assessment records
   

Access is restricted to those who require the information for legitimate professional purposes.
 

Sharing Information
 

Information will only be shared where necessary and appropriate.
 

This may include:
 

• Solicitors

• The Court of Protection

• The Office of the Public Guardian

• Health professionals

• Social care professionals

• Other agencies where required by law
   

Information will never be sold or shared for marketing purposes.
 

Safeguarding
 

Pearman Social Work Consultancy is committed to safeguarding adults and promoting their wellbeing.

Where information suggests that an individual may be at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation or significant harm, there may be a professional duty to share relevant information with appropriate agencies in accordance with safeguarding procedures and legal obligations.
 

Data Retention
 

Records will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil professional, legal and regulatory requirements.

Records that are no longer required will be securely destroyed.
 

Your Rights
 

You may have the right to:
 

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request restriction of processing where appropriate

• Object to certain processing activities

• Raise concerns regarding the handling of your information
   

Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
 

Changes to This Policy
 

Pearman Social Work Consultancy reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
 

Any updates will be published on this page.

 

Contact Details
 

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
 

Pearman Social Work Consultancy
 

📧 pearmansocialwork@gmail.com
 

📞 07939 691838

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