# Independent reports

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/independent-reports/5052>\
**Category:** Other\
**Created:** [28 January 2026 18:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/independent-reports/5052 "2026-01-28T18:09:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![Cheryl](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/dbc845/32.png) [@Cheryl](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Cheryl)\
**Post date:** [28 January 2026 18:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/independent-reports/5052/1 "2026-01-28T18:09:17Z")

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Is anyone else finding it difficult to obtain an independent Psychiatric report for MHT’s? I have been told by some Dr’s it is because of the low rates paid under LA, they are not prepared to do them.

I used an agency last year and was not impressed with the quality of the report produced, so much prefer using Dr’s that I know will produce a decent report.

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**Author:** ![Sophie\_Holloway](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Sophie\_Holloway](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Sophie_Holloway)\
**Post date:** [29 January 2026 13:01 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/independent-reports/5052/2 "2026-01-29T13:01:24Z")

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I actually had a brilliant report from [https://www.forensicpsychiatrychambers.org/](https://www.forensicpsychiatrychambers.org/) Dr Philip Baker was the expert i used. It led to RC agreeing to make a referral for step down from medium to low secure.

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**Author:** ![Cheryl](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/dbc845/32.png) [@Cheryl](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Cheryl)\
**Post date:** [29 January 2026 14:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/independent-reports/5052/3 "2026-01-29T14:34:26Z")

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Thanks Sophie, will give them a try