Our Services
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations & Reporting
At Psychiatry Associates, we provide a wide range of psychiatric assessments tailored to meet the unique demands of legal and professional services. Whether your case involves criminal responsibility, child protection, or capacity evaluations, our Consultant Psychiatrists offer reliable, defensible opinions to support proceedings.
Services We Offer
Our key services include:
Psychiatric Diagnoses
We assess individuals for a full spectrum of mental health disorders, including mood disorders, psychosis, PTSD, personality disorders, cognitive impairments, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Our evaluations are evidence-based and include recommendations for care, support, or further assessment if needed.
Parental Capacity and Safeguarding
Our team regularly assesses parental fitness in complex family and child protection cases. Reports can inform care proceedings, custody evaluations, or safeguarding decisions by Children’s Services.
Risk Assessments
We evaluate risk to self or others, including suicide risk, violence, and neglect. These assessments are often used in public protection cases, parole hearings, or mental health tribunals.
Expert Witness Services
We provide high-quality expert witness reports for court, including written evidence, capacity to instruct counsel, and fitness to plead. Where required, our psychiatrists attend court and provide oral evidence under oath.
Fitness to Plead and Criminal Responsibility
Our evaluations address whether a defendant has the mental capacity to stand trial, understand proceedings, and instruct legal counsel. We also offer assessments related to criminal responsibility and diminished capacity.
Clients We Serve
Solicitors and Defence Teams
Crown Prosecution Service
Children’s and Family Services
Local Authorities
Insurance Companies
We understand the time-sensitive nature of legal work. Our team works to accommodate your scheduling needs and deliver timely, legally compliant reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can refer a case to Psychiatry Associates?
Our services are for professionals — typically solicitors, prosecutors, social workers, or insurers — who require independent psychiatric evaluations.
How are assessments conducted?
We offer both in-person and remote (video link) evaluations, depending on case requirements and convenience.
What types of reports do you provide?
We provide reports for court proceedings, child protection cases, criminal defence, insurance claims, and more.
Are your consultants qualified as expert witnesses?
Yes. All consultants are Section 12 approved and regularly provide expert witness testimony in courts across the UK.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
All case materials and assessments are handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and NHS-level data standards.
What are your fees and timelines?
Fees depend on the complexity and urgency of each case. Contact us for a tailored quote and estimated report delivery time.