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Medical & Psychological Reports

Trauma-Informed Medical Expert Evidence

Assessments conducted by GMC and HCPC registered professionals. Strict adherence to the Istanbul Protocol for assessing torture and scarring. All services at LAA codified rates.

  • GMC/HCPC Registered
  • Istanbul Protocol Trained
  • LAA Codified Rates
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LAA Codified Medical Rates

Medical & Psychological Services

Every assessment is conducted with trauma-informed practice, recognising the vulnerability of asylum appellants who may have experienced persecution, trafficking, or torture.

Medico-Legal Reports (MLRs)

Comprehensive physical health assessments documenting injuries, scarring, and medical conditions relevant to asylum claims.

Istanbul Protocol Assessments

Scarring and physical evidence assessments conducted in strict adherence to the Istanbul Protocol for documenting torture and ill-treatment.

Psychological & Trauma Assessments

Complex PTSD evaluations, trauma assessments, and psychological injury reports by HCPC registered practitioners.

Specialist Assessments

Capacity to instruct assessments, age dispute medical evaluations, and trafficking-related medical evidence.

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Istanbul Protocol Compliance

Our medical experts are trained in the Istanbul Protocol — the internationally recognised standard for documenting and assessing evidence of torture and ill-treatment. Scarring assessments follow established forensic methodology to ensure tribunal-ready evidence.

Psychological assessments are conducted with sensitivity to trauma, using validated clinical instruments and maintaining the appellant's dignity throughout the process.

United Kingdom Jurisdiction

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We coordinate country condition reports, medico-legal and psychological assessments (including MLRs and Istanbul Protocol reports), and linguistic and document authentication evidence for UK asylum and immigration proceedings.