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ADHD Psychiatric Report

Independent ADHD psychiatric assessments for medico-legal purposes in England and Wales. Our consultant psychiatrists provide comprehensive evaluations of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, addressing diagnosis, functional impact, and implications for legal proceedings.

When This Report Is Instructed

  • Employment Tribunal claims where ADHD is relevant to disability discrimination or reasonable adjustments
  • Personal injury cases where ADHD may be a pre-existing condition or has been exacerbated by injury
  • Criminal proceedings where ADHD may be relevant to culpability or sentencing
  • Family Court matters where parental ADHD may be relevant to child welfare considerations
  • Capacity assessments where ADHD may affect decision-making ability
  • Educational negligence claims involving delayed or missed ADHD diagnosis

What the Report Covers

  • Comprehensive psychiatric history and developmental assessment
  • Review of medical records, educational records, and relevant documentation
  • Structured clinical interview and mental state examination
  • Application of DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria for ADHD
  • Assessment of ADHD subtype (predominantly inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined)
  • Evaluation of functional impairment across life domains
  • Consideration of comorbid conditions (anxiety, depression, autism spectrum)
  • Opinion on causation where relevant to the instruction
  • Prognosis and treatment recommendations where appropriate
  • Clear distinction between factual findings and expert opinion

The report provides independent expert psychiatric opinion to assist the court or tribunal and does not determine liability, findings of fact, or legal outcomes.

Expert Standards

Duty to the Court

Independent, objective opinion uninfluenced by the instructing party.

CPR Part 35 Compliance

Full compliance with CPR Part 35 and Practice Direction.

Statement of Truth

Expert declaration and Statement of Truth included.

This applies equally to claimant, defendant, and single joint expert instructions.

How to Instruct

1

Send your instruction

Email instruct@psychiatric.report with your letter of instruction, relevant documents, medical records, and questions to address.

2

Assessment arranged

Assessment arranged remotely or at a suitable location, as required by the instruction.

3

Draft report issued

Draft report provided for review. Part 35 questions and addenda addressed as applicable.

4

Final report delivered

Final report with CPR declarations. Court attendance available if required.

Practicalities

Turnaround

2–4 weeks standard; expedited available subject to availability

Indicative Fee

£1,400–£1,800

Subject to complexity and records volume

Additional work: Part 35 questions, addenda, joint statements, and court attendance are available where required. Fees for additional work are confirmed once scope is clear.

We typically respond within 1 working day.