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
Send your instruction
Email instruct@psychiatric.report with your letter of instruction, relevant documents, medical records, and questions to address.
Assessment arranged
Assessment arranged remotely or at a suitable location, as required by the instruction.
Draft report issued
Draft report provided for review. Part 35 questions and addenda addressed as applicable.
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.