# \#soad

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## [SOAD assessments by telephone](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/soad-assessments-by-telephone/3044)

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**Author:** [@Karen](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Karen)\
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**Last updated:** [17 December 2024 23:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/soad-assessments-by-telephone/3044 "2024-12-17T23:47:25Z")

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I know SOADs are allowed to assess remotely but can they assess by telephone? Is there anything to prevent them doing this?