Employment Tribunal Psychiatric Report
Independent psychiatric expert reports for Employment Tribunal proceedings in England and Wales. Our consultant psychiatrists assess psychiatric injury, disability status under the Equality Act 2010, causation, and the impact of workplace events on mental health.
When This Report Is Instructed
- Unfair dismissal claims where psychiatric injury or disability is relevant
- Disability discrimination claims under the Equality Act 2010
- Claims involving failure to make reasonable adjustments for mental health conditions
- Harassment and victimisation claims with psychiatric consequences
- Constructive dismissal cases involving workplace stress or mental health
- Whistleblowing claims where psychiatric injury has resulted
- Assessment of injury to feelings and psychiatric injury for remedy
What the Report Covers
- Comprehensive psychiatric history and current mental state examination
- Review of employment records, grievance documentation, and medical records
- Assessment of pre-existing mental health conditions and vulnerabilities
- Evaluation of current psychiatric condition and diagnosis
- Opinion on whether the claimant meets the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010
- Analysis of causation linking workplace events to psychiatric injury
- Assessment of the impact of psychiatric condition on work capacity
- Prognosis for recovery with and without treatment
- Opinion on reasonable adjustments where relevant
- 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
£1,200–£1,600
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.