PART 35 EXPERT WITNESS

At Healthy You Ltd., we provide clear, robust, and impartial psychological expert witness reports to support legal proceedings across a range of specialist areas. Led by Chartered Psychologist and highly experienced Expert Witness Dr. Jan Smith, our team combines clinical expertise with a thorough understanding of legal requirements, ensuring reports meet the highest evidential standards.

Why Instruct Healthy You?

  • Specialist knowledge in high-complexity cases, especially birth injury and trauma.

  • Court-ready reports that meet CPR Part 35 requirements.

  • Clear, defensible opinion based on thorough assessment and evidence.

  • Experienced experts who can provide oral testimony when required.

Whether you are a solicitor, barrister, insurer, or case manager, we deliver the psychological insight you need to progress cases effectively and achieve the best possible outcomes for your clients.

Birth Injury

Birth injury is at the heart of our expert witness work. With Dr. Smith’s nationally recognised expertise in birth trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), we are trusted by leading claimant and defendant law firms to assess the psychological impact on mothers, partners, and families following traumatic births. Our assessments consider:

  • The presence and severity of trauma-related symptoms such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

  • The impact on daily functioning, relationships, and ability to work or parent.

  • The likely course of recovery with or without psychological intervention.

Prognosis and treatment recommendations, including specialist therapy approaches. Our clear, court-ready reports link psychological presentation to the birth injury incident, supporting fair settlements and rehabilitation planning.

Family Court

We provide psychological assessments in care and custody proceedings, offering insight into:

  • Parental capacity, including the ability to meet a child’s emotional and developmental needs.

  • The impact of domestic abuse, neglect, or trauma on parenting and child relationships.

  • The mental health needs of children and parents within the context of family breakdown.

Our reports help courts make informed, child-focused decisions, balancing safeguarding considerations with the emotional wellbeing of all parties.

Serious Injury

For individuals who have sustained catastrophic or life-changing injuries, we assess the full psychological impact, including:

  • PTSD, depression, adjustment disorder, and anxiety.

  • The psychological consequences of disfigurement, chronic pain, and loss of independence.

  • The effect on identity, employment, and relationships.

We provide a clear view on prognosis, treatment needs, and how psychological recovery interacts with physical rehabilitation, ensuring the court has a complete picture.

Clinical Negligence

When medical errors cause harm, our assessments address:

  • The psychological consequences of delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, or failed medical procedures.

  • Trauma arising from adverse healthcare experiences, including feelings of mistrust and loss of safety.

  • The potential for long-term mental health needs and treatment pathways.

Our reports clearly outline causation, extent of psychological harm, and expected recovery timelines, enabling effective case resolution.

Personal Injury

We assess psychological impact following accidents, assaults, or other incidents causing injury, including:

  • PTSD, phobias, anxiety disorders, and depression.

  • The emotional effects of scarring, mobility loss, and lifestyle change.

  • How the injury affects work, relationships, and overall quality of life.

Our evidence-based assessments support fair compensation and help guide rehabilitation strategies.

Data Breach

In an increasingly digital world, breaches of personal data can have significant psychological consequences. Our reports examine:

  • The emotional impact of identity theft, financial fraud, and loss of privacy.

  • Resulting anxiety, hypervigilance, or trust issues.

  • The knock-on effects on daily life, relationships, and work.

We provide courts with clear analysis of psychological harm linked to the breach, along with recommendations for support.

Housing

Poor housing conditions can directly affect mental health. We assess:

  • The psychological effects of damp, overcrowding, unsafe structures, or prolonged housing insecurity.

  • The impact on sleep, mood, family relationships, and child development.

  • How environmental stressors contribute to anxiety, depression, and reduced functioning.

Our reports highlight the link between living conditions and psychological harm, supporting legal claims for safe, adequate housing.

Immigration

Immigration and asylum proceedings often require specialist psychological input. We provide:

  • Assessments of trauma related to persecution, war, torture, or forced displacement.

  • Evidence of mental health conditions that may affect memory, concentration, and ability to give evidence.

  • Evaluation of the likely impact of deportation or relocation on mental health.

Our culturally informed approach ensures that reports are sensitive, evidence-based, and relevant to the legal questions at hand.