Independent Psychiatry

The Mental Health Act states that people with learning disabilities and mental illnesses have a right to independent advocacy. Find out how we can help: http://bit.ly/2ueielT

Doctors in private hospitals may have a conflict of interests when making assessments or extending orders. In this case, the Mental Health Act recommends that assessments be made by an independent psychiatrist who is not on the hospital staff: http://bit.ly/2ueielT

Did you know that The Mental Health Tribunal can now grant an ‘interim-CTO,’ giving people time to get legal advice or independent reports? Find out more: http://bit.ly/2ueielT

The Mental Welfare Commission recently published a report on the Right to Advocacy, analysing how ‘local authorities and NHS boards are discharging their responsibilities.’ Read more: http://bit.ly/2I1uaSx

All detentions (short-term and emergency) must be approved by relevant authorities. Usually this is a Doctor, a psychiatrist, or/and a mental health officer. Read more: http://bit.ly/2ueielT

Independent Psychiatry has been providing detailed assessments, expert advice, and psychiatric reports to both solicitors and private patients for 10 years. Read more: http://bit.ly/2sYPrAN

If an adult is unable to make decisions, a court can appoint a welfare guardian to take these decisions for them. This can be a relative, friend, or carer, but they must be supervised by local authorities: http://bit.ly/2K8Ec0L

We have an excellent working relationship with a number of Scotland’s top solicitors and law firms. Find out more - http://www.independentpsychiatry.com/

Independent Psychiatry is the Best Psychiatry Consultancy winner in 2016 and 2017 by the CV magazine UK Corporate Excellence Awards!

We are a team of private consultant psychiatrists who provide a professional and confidential service. Learn more - http://bit.ly/2sYPrAN

Independent Psychiatry are based in Scotland, however we currently operate throughout the UK. Read more - http://bit.ly/2sYPrAN

Our team of psychiatrists have amassed a wealth of experience to assist individuals. Read more -http://www.independentpsychiatry.com/sol icitors/

We are aware of the statutory timescales and thus provide the flexibility to turn around reports quickly. Read more -http://www.independentpsychiatry.com/sol icitors/

We provide professional psychiatric assessments of clients appealing benefit decisions. Find out more - http://bit.ly/2ueielT

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We can assist in the diagnosis and management of mood disorders such as Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder - http://bit.ly/2thPKGH

"I am very pleased with the service you provide. The reports are detailed helpful and in language I can understand" http://bit.ly/2gMQ8ey

Our psychiatrists regularly assess fitness for trial, criminal responsibility and have expert witness experience - http://bit.ly/2ti3fq1

In any one year, 1 in 4 British adults will be affected by a mental disorder - http://bit.ly/2gMFynW