Solicitors

Independent Psychiatry has built its reputation on providing comprehensive, efficient and reliable services for businesses across the UK.

We offer assessment, management advice and full psychiatric reports in line with up-to-date local and national guidelines.



 




			

		

			

				
Our Services


			

		

			

				
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Criminal Reports
Our team of psychiatrists are able to provide psychiatric reports for criminal cases. We can assess fitness to plea and instruct, sanity at the time of offence, fitness for prison, vulnerable witnesses and are able to provide expert witness services. We can also offer specialist forensic psychiatric assessments.
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Asylum Hearings


Independent Psychiatry is able to provide professional psychiatric reports for client’s submission or appeal for asylum claims as well as assess the impact deportation could have on their mental health. In addition, our psychiatrists are all trained in recognising symptoms of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).


Benefits Appeals 


We have experts with considerable experience in providing professional psychiatric assessments of clients appealing benefit decisions, including Employment Support Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Work Capability Assessments, and take pride in our compassionate and thorough reports.


			

		

			

				
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Guardianships
We have experts who provide comprehensive and efficient incapacity assessments for Welfare and Financial Guardianships under the Adults with Incapacity Act, having provided in excess of 230 guardianship assessments last year in Scotland. We are aware of the statutory timescales and thus provide the flexibility to turn around reports within tight deadlines. We can usually assess clients wherever they are based, including care homes, hospitals and home visits.
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Personal Injury 


Our team of psychiatrists have amassed a wealth of experience in producing high quality medico-legal reports to assist individuals who have suffered traumatic experiences which have led to psychological and psychiatric distress, including medical negligence, childhood abuse and road traffic accidents amongst others.


Mental Health Act Detentions  


We provide independent psychiatric reports for clients subject to detention under the Mental Health Act, including both Short-Term Detentions and Compulsory Treatment Orders (CTO). We address whether the criteria for detention are met, that guiding principles are being adhered to and that the least restrictive options have been given due consideration.


			

		

			

				
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Action For Eviction
We are able to assess the mental health of individuals facing eviction from their home and repossession, and the impact this will have on their mental health.
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Wills
We are able to assess testamentary capacity to make or change a will.
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DVLA 
Our experts are able to provide reports on eligibility to drive on psychiatric backgrounds and can provide advice based on current DVLA guidelines.
 




			

		

			

				
Solicitors Testimonials


			

		

			

				
“I would say I was very pleased with the service. I sought a report at very short notice and the report was prepared and provided a whole day before that deadline. Much appreciated.”
EM, Glasgow, Solicitor
“Thank you very much.  I am impressed by this speed, and very grateful for it too.”
CM, Glasgow, Solicitor
As a criminal defense solicitor working within a busy office it’s important that I can rely on a professional and efficient service. Thankfully, that is exactly the level of service I get week in, week out from Independent Psychiatry. I would thoroughly commend their proactive approach and friendly manner when dealing with my clients cases. 
Paul Mullen, Livingstone Brown
As a criminal defense solicitor working within a busy office it’s important that I can rely on a professional and efficient service. Thankfully, that is exactly the level of service I get week in, week out from Independent Psychiatry. I would thoroughly commend their proactive approach and friendly manner when dealing with my clients cases.
Paul Mullen, Livingstone Brown
 
I am very pleased with the service Independent Psychiatry provide. The reports are detailed; helpful and in language I can understand. All I need to do is call and they can tell me the position with the request for the report. It is with their reliable assistance that I am able to do this type of work.
Jackie Harkins, The Glasgow Law Practice
I am very pleased with the service Independent Psychiatry provide. The reports are detailed; helpful and in language I can understand. All I need to do is call and they can tell me the position with the request for the report. It is with their reliable assistance that I am able to do this type of work.
Jackie Harkins, The Glasgow Law Practice
 
I can always rely on the professional & caring approach offered by Independent Psychiatry to my clients. I can also depend on the high quality of the reports, which allows me to complete my work with confidence.
Louise Melia, Melia Legal
I can always rely on the professional & caring approach offered by Independent Psychiatry to my clients. I can also depend on the high quality of the reports, which allows me to complete my work with confidence.
Louise Melia, Melia Legal
I would say I was very pleased with the service. I sought a report at very short notice and the report was prepared and provided a whole day before that deadline. Much appreciated.
EM, Solicitors, Glasgow
Thank you very much.  I am impressed by this speed, and very grateful for it too. 
CM, Solicitor, Glasgow
I found your service prompt and the report itself is very detailed and I am happy with the service provided.
SP, Solicitor, Glasgow
 




			

		

			

				
What Our Clients Say
“I am very pleased with the highly professional service and caring approach offered by Independent Psychiatry. The consulting psychiatrist had been exceptionally understanding, approachable, always tailoring his sessions with me to my special needs, as well as assessing my health state with sensitivity and fine detail that I have not experienced before. The professional and efficient service provided by the admin team is second to none. I cannot recommend Independent Psychiatry highly enough. “
B Dahhan,  Glasgow, Private Client
“Had meeting with Dr Riaz on two occasions,absolute gentleman providing very efficient service that is second to none. Very welcoming,understanding and made to feel comfortable. The receptionist,Yvonne was also very kind and caring and pleasant. 1st class service and highly recommended.”
J Law, Stranrear, Patient
I can always rely on the professional & caring approach offered by Independent Psychiatry to my clients. I can also depend on the high quality of the reports, which allows me to complete my work with confidence.
Louise Melia, Melia Legal
I can always rely on the professional & caring approach offered by Independent Psychiatry to my clients. I can also depend on the high quality of the reports, which allows me to complete my work with confidence.
Louise Melia, Melia Legal
A highly professional and discrete service that hits the mark at every level. The consulting psychiatrist was very approachable, understanding and questioned with a level of fine detail that I have not experienced before. The written reports were of a very high standard and this has been commented on by other health professionals. I acted on the advice provided and I achieved good results. I would have no hesitation in recommending this service to others. On a financial level, the service provided very good value for money.
Michael, Glasgow, Patient
A highly professional and discrete service that hits the mark at every level. The consulting psychiatrist was very approachable, understanding and questioned with a level of fine detail that I have not experienced before. The written reports were of a very high standard and this has been commented on by other health professionals. I acted on the advice provided and I achieved good results. I would have no hesitation in recommending this service to others. On a financial level, the service provided very good value for money.
Michael, Glasgow, Patient
I am very pleased with the service Independent Psychiatry provide. The reports are detailed; helpful and in language I can understand. All I need to do is call and they can tell me the position with the request for the report. It is with their reliable assistance that I am able to do this type of work.
Jackie Harkins, The Glasgow Law Practice
I am very pleased with the service Independent Psychiatry provide. The reports are detailed; helpful and in language I can understand. All I need to do is call and they can tell me the position with the request for the report. It is with their reliable assistance that I am able to do this type of work.
Jackie Harkins, The Glasgow Law Practice
As a criminal defense solicitor working within a busy office it’s important that I can rely on a professional and efficient service. Thankfully, that is exactly the level of service I get week in, week out from Independent Psychiatry. I would thoroughly commend their proactive approach and friendly manner when dealing with my clients cases. 
Paul Mullen, Livingstone Brown
As a criminal defense solicitor working within a busy office it’s important that I can rely on a professional and efficient service. Thankfully, that is exactly the level of service I get week in, week out from Independent Psychiatry. I would thoroughly commend their proactive approach and friendly manner when dealing with my clients cases.
Paul Mullen, Livingstone Brown
Independent Psychiatry take the difficulty out of finding private work. They always have work available for me depending on my circumstances. I can rely on administrative support from their superb admin team which is crucial in doing this type of work. Payment is delivered promptly on a monthly basis meaning I don’t have to chase up solicitors, this is taken care of by the administration staff.
Dr Aaron Sam, Private Work
Independent Psychiatry take the difficulty out of finding private work. They always have work available for me depending on my circumstances. I can rely on administrative support from their superb admin team which is crucial in doing this type of work. Payment is delivered promptly on a monthly basis meaning I don’t have to chase up solicitors, this is taken care of by the administration staff.
Dr Aaron Sam, Private Work


			

		

			

				
What We Do


Our professional, hard working team strive to deliver the highest possible standard of assessment and care, as well as customer satisfaction. We are rapidly expanding throughout the UK due to our commitment and ability to deliver high quality and comprehensive services to our clients. 

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Independent Psychiatry has built its reputation on providing comprehensive, efficient and reliable services for buisnesses across Scotland. We offer assessment, managment advice and full psychiatric reports in line with up-to-date local and national guidelines. 

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In any one year, 1 in 4 British adults will be affected by a mental disorder. We take pride in our friendly, confidential and professional service. We offer advice, assessment and management for all your mental health needs and our experts have experience in a wide range of areas. 

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