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We understand that Immigration and Asylum cases cover a huge spectrum of sensitive situations. There may be whole families involved who have already faced persecution and trauma and now face uncertainty and possible deportation. We also understand that this is already a complex area of law, further complicated by cultural and language differences and difficulties.
Finding a Psychiatrist to provide medical opinion, diagnosis and recommendations as an Expert Witness in Asylum and Immigration can be very difficult.
Thanks to our extensive Psychiatrist network, it’s not so difficult for us.
We’ve built an unrivalled register of Mental Health Practitioners around the UK, among which are GMC registered Psychiatrists with an interest and experience in Asylum and Immigration. Our Expert Witnesses will make medically-based observations and diagnoses, and review medical records as required, to present in their Psychiatric report. We can handle linguistic, cultural and geographical requests, due to the breadth of our network and the resourceful, pro-active nature of our client services team.
Not only will your assigned Client Manager supply you with Psychiatrist CVs in an impressive time, but they’ll remain on your case for its duration. We’re aware of the strict nature of asylum timetables, so we’ll handle assessment bookings, and crucially, ensure the delivery of fully quality checked Psychiatric Medico-Legal reports within the Court or Tribunal’s deadline.
Our Immigration and Asylum Law Expert Witness services include:
- Impact of deportation or detention
- General mental health assessment
- Mental Capacity assessment
- PTSD assessment
- Risk assessment
- Diagnosis and treatment recommendations
- 3 CVs and quotations within 24 hours
- Large register of Psychiatrists with expertise and experience in the most complex and challenging
- Family Law cases
- All Psychiatrists are GMC registered and Section 12 approved
- Psychiatrists provide expert medical opinion and diagnosis based on the internationally recognised ICD-10 (Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders) and DSM – 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
- All Psychiatrists work to Legal Aid rates
- Standard reports supplied quickly – usually within 4-6 weeks
- Fast track service available for more urgent deadlines
- All reports quality-checked
- Able to meet cultural, language or geographical requirements
- Team on hand to book appointments and handle case management
- Work within the 26-week pre-proceedings timetable
Do you need a Psychiatrist to act as an Expert Witness
for your Immigration or Asylum case?
Why Psychiatry Direct?
Experienced
15-year track record in delivering outstanding service to our clients.
Knowledgeable
We know our professionals and we understand what clients need.
Efficient
Reports supplied on time, efficient administration and fast timescales.
Cost effective
Fees the same or lower than approaching an Expert directly.
Well networked
Over 1000 Experts available rapidly, across the UK.
Personable
Dedicated Client Manager allocated for the duration of your case.
Proactive
We’ll provide all the support you need to make your job easier.
Ethical
Respect and understanding in everything we do.
Your questions answered
Psychiatry Direct has a register of 1000 plus professional Psychologists and Psychiatrists who have been through our robust vetting process. We have a dedicated team of Client Managers in place to take a full briefing on the case, handle all queries, administration, assessment bookings and take responsibility for ensuring reports are supplied to an excellent standard, on time. Our service to you is to work on your behalf, save you time, and give you the peace of mind that the whole process will go smoothly.
In rare cases, if necessary, our Client Managers can ask for the expert’s permission to release their contact details to you if deemed appropriate.
The vast majority of our Psychiatrists are Section 12 approved. If this is a stipulation, your Client Manager will ensure one is assigned to your case.
We vett all of our Psychiatrists prior to registration and only accept applications from psychologists who are registered with the GMC. We also ask that they provide an anonymous copy of a previous report for us to check, before we give them their first instruction. In addition to this all reports are quality checked by our Client Management team prior to being released to you.
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Finally, we constantly monitor the performance of our Psychiatrists in terms of their ability to adhere to agreed fees & deadlines as we appreciate that these are also very important.
Absolutely not! Our service is based on providing excellent value – and added value. Not only will you secure an appropriately qualified and skilled Expert Witness for your case without all the time and hassle of searching for one yourself, but we’ll handle all administration, bookings and ensure you get the report on time and have a dedicated manager at your beck and call too. You won’t pay any extra for this service than you would by going direct to a professional and all our Psychiatrists work to Legal Aid rates for your peace of mind.
Unfortunately, we only work business to business, through solicitors, local authorities and other agencies involved in legal proceedings such as the CPS or Courts. If you are a private individual looking for a psychiatrist, please speak with your GP.
All reports are the responsibility of our team of Client Managers. Not only will they ensure they are delivered to the timescales needed, but all reports will be 100% proofread and quality checked to ensure all questions are answered and addressed, that the report fulfils the purpose needed and that any recommendations are comprehensive and clear.
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Yes. We are fully aware and understanding of our clients’ budgets, so all our Psychiatrists work to Legal Aid rates.
We can also supply CVs and quotes for 3 Experts with the full breakdown of hours, as required by the Legal Aid Agency.