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Book an HMCTS approved intermediary to attend a hearing

Use this form to book an intermediary to support a service user or client attending a court or tribunal hearing.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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HMCTS appointed intermediary services - attendance booking form

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In Scotland this guidance only applies to HMCTS tribunals.

This form is for commissioning bodies and legal representatives. Before using this form, read the guidance on HMCTS approved intermediary services.

Use this form to book an approved HMCTS intermediary for a court or tribunal hearing. You must request an assessment of the service user or client before you can book an intermediary to attend a hearing.

Some managed and approved service providers (MASPs) have an online booking portal in place of forms. See the information in the MASPs guide.

Complete section A of the form and then email a copy to your chosen approved intermediary. There is further guidance on the assessment booking steps within the form.

Revisit the assessment request form page for information about funding, payment and changes to bookings.

Cancel or change a booking

If you need to cancel or change a booking, contact the provider at the earliest opportunity. If costs have already been incurred, they will submit an invoice.

The provider will apply charges if:

  • you cancel a booking 3 or fewer working days before the hearing date
  • a hearing scheduled for more than one day finishes earlier than expected

You must also tell the court or tribunal that you have changed or cancelled the booking. If you do not, and HMCTS has to pay additional costs, the judge may choose to pass those costs onto you.

Further help and support

If you have any further questions about HMCTS appointed intermediary services, email HMCTSContractedServices@justice.gov.uk.

Updates to this page

Published 1 April 2022
Last updated 28 September 2022 + show all updates
  1. Change to add notes about cancellation fees

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