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PTSD & Trauma
A PTSD and trauma assessment provides a clinical diagnosis of psychological injuries resulting from persecution, conflict, or violence. These reports evaluate the severity of symptoms and their impact on a claimant’s ability to function and provide testimony in legal proceedings.
Overview
When this report is required
- To substantiate asylum claims based on past persecution or war-related trauma
- To document clinical evidence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for immigration appeals
- To explain how trauma-related avoidance or memory loss affects witness credibility
- To assess the psychological risk and potential for deterioration if a claimant is deported
What the expert assesses
- Diagnostic criteria for PTSD and C-PTSD
- Severity of intrusion and avoidance symptoms
- Functional impairment and daily limitations
- Causal link between events and mental state
- Prognosis and recommended treatment pathways
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Clinic, Immigration Removal Centre (IRC), Remote |
| Court Acceptance | First-tier Tribunal (IAC), Upper Tribunal, High Court |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35, ICD-11, DSM-5 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Urgent Instructions
Specialist expertise
Clinical Psychologists
Trauma Psychiatrists
Medico-Legal Experts
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.