Fitness for Work Assessment
Independent psychiatric assessment of fitness for work in England and Wales. Our consultant psychiatrists evaluate mental health conditions affecting employment capacity, providing opinion on ability to work, limitations, and recommendations for support or adjustments.
When This Report Is Instructed
- Disputes over fitness to return to work following mental health absence
- Capability proceedings where mental health is a factor
- Assessment prior to ill-health retirement applications
- Employment Tribunal cases involving dismissal for incapacity
- Occupational health referrals requiring specialist psychiatric opinion
- Cases where there is disagreement between treating clinicians and employer
What the Report Covers
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
- Review of occupational health records and medical documentation
- Assessment of current mental state and symptom severity
- Evaluation of functional capacity in relation to job demands
- Opinion on fitness to undertake current role
- Identification of specific limitations or restrictions
- Assessment of risk factors in the workplace
- Recommendations for phased return or modified duties where appropriate
- Opinion on reasonable adjustments that may facilitate return to work
- Prognosis for sustained return to work
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.