I qualified as a doctor in 1986 after graduating from the Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School. After postgraduate training in medicine and psychiatry and completing a research degree, I was appointed consultant psychiatrist in 1998.
I spent most of my career as a psychiatrist working with older people. I specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders including dementia, depression and delirium.
I have extensive experience in assessing mental capacity. I have conducted research into mental capacity and I teach widely on the subject. I have been a lecturer on the ACTAPS course for over 10 years.
I specialise in retrospective capacity assessments for contentious probate claims. Please contact me to discuss your requirements. I can provide a fixed quote if needed.
My main areas of expertise are:
I have experience of giving evidence in court including county court, immigration court and the court of protection.
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