Health Private accepts enquiries and referrals from private individuals, families, healthcare professionals, solicitors, courts, employers, occupational health teams, insurers and organisations.
Different enquiries may require different information. The sections below explain who can make a referral and what details are useful when contacting Health Private.
Individuals may enquire directly for psychiatric assessment, treatment review, diagnosis, second opinion or mental health support.
Family members may enquire where they are concerned about a person’s mental health, decision-making, behaviour or wellbeing.
Healthcare professionals may refer patients for psychiatric opinion, medication review, assessment, diagnosis or treatment recommendations.
Legal professionals may instruct Health Private for medico-legal psychiatric reports, mental capacity assessments and formal expert opinion.
Employers and occupational health teams may request mental health reports relating to workplace functioning, absence, fitness to work or adjustments.
Organisations may refer for assessment, opinion or reporting where mental health expertise is needed for a formal decision or review.
The process is designed to be clear and professional. Once an enquiry is received, Health Private can review the request and advise on suitability, next steps and any further information required.
Provide brief details of the assessment, report or support required.
The request is reviewed to confirm whether the service is appropriate.
Further documents or background information may be requested if needed.
An assessment, consultation or report instruction can then be arranged.
You do not need to have every document ready before making an initial enquiry. However, the following information can help Health Private understand the request more quickly.
Name and contact details of the person being referred.
Reason for referral and the main question to be answered.
Relevant diagnosis, symptoms, medication or treatment history.
Any legal, workplace, occupational health or capacity-related context.
Any deadlines, hearing dates, report requirements or timescales.
Health Private is a private mental health assessment and reporting service. It is not suitable for emergency situations or immediate crisis support.
