Independent Expert Assessments

Providing independent experts that meet your requirements

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We provide a bespoke assessment and consultancy service that is professional, timely and transparent

With over two decades of experience, whether you need a psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, paediatrician or therapist, we can provide an independent expert that meets with your requirements.

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It only takes 5 minutes, an expert pack with CVs, costs and timescales can be sent to you in as little as 30 minutes if you’re at court.

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Our network of experts have a wealth of experience in providing assessments within a wide range of legal proceedings

Network of over 700 experts

Our 700-plus experts are experienced, qualified and regulated. They are at the heart of everything we do. Supported by our team of referrals coordinators, case handlers and proofreaders, we strive to offer the best possible service. Whether you’re a legal professional looking for an expert witness, a local authority needing assessment resources, or an individual or organisation requiring specialist support, Carter Brown will ensure that you receive a professional and efficient service at a reasonable cost. What can Carter Brown offer the courts?
  • Independent expertise via our network of psychologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, independent social workers and therapists.
  • Experts that work within the Legal Aid Agency’s rates and guidelines
  • Quality assurance at every stage of our process
  • A robust recruitment process which ensures that our experts are compliant with Ministry of Justice quality standards.
What can Carter Brown offer local authorities?
  • Independent social work assessments for fostering, adoption, special guardianship, viability and connected persons
  • Specialist psychological, psychiatric, paediatric and independent social work assessments at any stage of professional intervention
  • International social work assessments
  • Stage 2 Complaints – independent persons and investigators
  • Stage 3 Panel members
  • Adherence to Legal Aid guidelines, or fixed price cost options available. Volume discounts are also available.

Ready to make a referral?

It only takes 5 minutes, an expert pack with CVs, costs and timescales can be sent to you in as little as 30 minutes if you’re at court.

Submit your referral

Assessments we can deliver

We strive to offer a high quality, professional service that provides direct access to experienced professionals when you need it.

Our aim is to make instructing through us as simple as possible

Offering a fully managed comprehensive service, saving you time and ensuring quality throughout the process.

Stage 1: Referral Coordinators

Call, email or complete our online form. Our experienced team of Referrals Coordinators will match you with a selection of experts and provide CVs, along with detailed cost estimates, and timescales within just 2 hours. We’ll ensure that those experts have best skill set for your assessment, are local to you and have the quickest possible timescales.

Stage 2: Case Handlers

Once you’ve confirmed your choice of expert, your case is passed to your dedicated Case Handler. Their in-depth knowledge of how each expert works will ensure a timely, streamlined service. They’ll deliver the highest level of administrative support, proving you with regularly updates throughout ensuring your case stays on track.

Stage 3: Quality Assurance

We work hard to ensure reports are of the high quality. Our in-house Quality Assurance team meticulously check each report, not only for spelling and grammar but for compliance with the letter of instruction. Our focus is on ensuring that your report will be ready for filing from the moment its delivered.

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