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Adult ADHD Psychiatric Report

Independent adult ADHD psychiatric assessments for legal proceedings in England and Wales. Many adults with ADHD were not diagnosed in childhood, and our experts are experienced in evaluating late-presenting ADHD and its impact on functioning, employment, and relationships.

When This Report Is Instructed

  • Employment disputes where adult ADHD affects workplace performance or requires reasonable adjustments
  • Personal injury claims where ADHD is a pre-existing vulnerability or has been exacerbated
  • Discrimination claims under the Equality Act 2010 where ADHD constitutes a disability
  • Criminal proceedings where ADHD may be relevant to understanding behaviour or culpability
  • Relationship breakdown cases where ADHD has contributed to difficulties
  • Professional negligence claims involving delayed adult ADHD diagnosis

What the Report Covers

  • Detailed developmental history including retrospective childhood symptoms
  • Review of school reports, employment records, and medical documentation
  • Structured clinical assessment using validated adult ADHD rating scales
  • Collateral history from family members or partners where available
  • Differential diagnosis excluding other conditions that may mimic ADHD
  • Assessment of executive function difficulties and their practical impact
  • Evaluation of comorbid conditions commonly associated with adult ADHD
  • Opinion on diagnosis, severity, and functional impairment
  • Causation analysis where relevant to the legal issues
  • Prognosis with and without treatment

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.