Psychiatric Assessments:
For UK Childcare Cases
When a parent or guardian’s mental state is called into question, the first step is to determine whether they need a Psychiatric or Psychological Assessment.
We’ll generally proceed with Psychiatric Assessment if the patient shows a history of depression or other mental health issues. However, each case is unique, and our clinical team will recommend the most suitable process for the individual patient.
What’s the purpose of a Psychiatric Assessment?
It’s all about understanding the parent or guardian’s ability to take care of themselves and their children. So our Psychiatrists will look beyond lab results that show drug or alcohol use, to find a context for the patient’s behaviour and establish the true level of risk they present.
All our Psychiatrists’ findings are based on years of experience – not just of Psychiatric Assessments, but of working in the childcare field and assessing drug and alcohol dependency. Crucially, our Psychiatrists conduct regular reviews with their peers in order to provide the most up to date thinking.
After all, our recommendations will have a significant impact. So we won’t saddle you and the courts with poor or unsubstantiated advice.
What happens after the assessment?
The Psychiatrist will provide a written medical report – a non-technical review of their findings. If needed, they can appear in court themselves as Expert Witnesses.
And in the long term...
The Psychiatrist can continue to monitor the client, noting any changes to their behaviour and updating their assessment accordingly.
To discuss Psychiatric Assessments, speak to our clinical team on 0330 1002 555.
Or if you prefer, send us your enquiry, and we’ll arrange a convenient time to talk.
