We are proud to be a vetted member of the UK Register of Expert Witnesses.
This accreditation enables us to provide detailed medical reports tailored for court proceedings, assisting judges in making informed decisions regarding medical conditions. Our reports offer clear and comprehensive insights into complex medical concerns, ensuring that these critical factors are thoroughly considered during hearings.
Immigrations Medicals
At Regency Medical, we take pride in delivering high-quality, detailed medical reports prepared by our expert GP witness, Dr. Ruhin Karim.
Why Choose Us?
- Multilingual Expertise: Dr. Karim is fluent in English, Bengali, Sylheti, Urdu, and Hindi, ensuring effective communication with a diverse range of clients.
- Holistic Approach: We address the overall health of an individual for medical, surgical, psychological, and mental health concerns. These may include anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, and other psychological conditions.
Areas of Specialisation
- Registered with the UK Register of Expert Witness – Immigration Medicals.
- Extensive experience in UK immigration cases, including:
- Evaluating the effects of removal on individuals returning to their country of origin for medical or psychological reasons.
- Conducting family medical and mental health assessments.
- Providing expert opinion in asylum and deportation proceedings.
- Addressing disability, vulnerability, and memory issues linked to physical and/or mental illness.
Cultural Awareness
Dr. Karim brings a deep understanding of cultural differences across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, ensuring sensitive and comprehensive assessments tailored to each client’s unique background.
For expert immigration medical reports and compassionate care, choose Regency Medical.
Some examples of cases covered:
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Mental Health and Psychological Impact
- Patient with known mental health issues and suicidal thoughts – assessing the effects of deportation.
- Patient develops suicidal ideation in custody due to increased stress and depressive mood – evaluating safety in custody and the impact of removal from the UK health system.
- Patient from Bangladesh with memory loss and inconsistent history – assessing the effects of mental stress and disorders leading to memory deficits.
- Psychological effects on a child when deporting a parent – examining short- and long-term impacts of single-parenting.
- Kurdish patient seeking asylum – mental health assessment and fear of life in a war-stricken environment.
- Patient from Calcutta with undiagnosed sexual abuse and PTSD – comprehensive evaluation.
Chronic Illness and Medical Concerns
- Patient on HIV treatment – assessing the effects of removal to a country with suboptimal medical care.
- Patient with rheumatoid arthritis – evaluating the impact of deportation to a country with limited treatment options.
- Patient from Nigeria with neurological disorders and mobility issues – examining the effects of removal and fitness to fly.
- Patient from Russia with multiple chronic diseases – evaluating the psychological and physical impacts of removal to a war-stricken environment.
Age-Related and Dependency Issues
- Patient from Bangladesh with dementia – assessing suitability to return to a country with limited dementia care.
- Patient who is a caregiver for a dependent partner – analysing the partner’s health implications if the caregiver is deported.
Cultural and Social Issues
- Patient from Pakistan identifying as homosexual – evaluating the effects of removal to a country where homosexuality is prohibited.
- Kurdish patient seeking asylum – assessment of mental health and fear of life in conflict zones.
Behavioural and Situational Assessments
- Patient arrested on a flight for aggressive behaviour and alcohol consumption – assessing claustrophobia and the effects of alcohol on flying and behaviour.
What do you recieve?
- Discussion with Instructing Solicitor
- A detailed consultation to understand the case requirements and specific questions to be addressed.
- Pre-Assessment Research
- Includes reviewing previous case history and outcomes.
- Research into country-specific factors relevant to the case.
- Comprehensive Face-to-Face Assessment
- A 2-hour assessment covering all medical and psychological aspects of the patient/client.
- Detailed Medico-Legal Report
- Comprehensive answers to the instructing solicitor’s questions.
- Typically requires 10–12 hours of input for thorough preparation.
- Report Delivery
- Delivered via email within 7 working days, provided all records and instructions are in order.
- Amendments to the Report
- Amendments requested within 5 working days of report delivery are included.
- For amendments beyond this period, an hourly rate of £300 will apply.
Fees and Payment Terms:
Standard or Routine Service
- £1200 per report
- Routine bookings scheduled 2 weeks or later in advance.
- Report turnaround: 7 days after assessment.
- Invoice to be paid 14-days or earlier to date of assessment.
Urgent Service
- £1800 per report
- Urgent bookings scheduled within 2 weeks.
- Report turnaround: 7 days after assessment.
- Invoice to be paid on day of booking.
Additional Work
- £300 per hour
- Applicable for any work outside the agreed terms.
Payment Terms
- Full payment is required upon receiving instructions and confirmation of the appointment.
- Payment must be made via bank transfer.
- In case of cancellation, an hourly fee of £300 will be deducted from the refund.
Consultation Locations
- Assessments are conducted at the Portsmouth Clinic.
- Visiting Service available for assessments at:
- Patient’s home.
- Solicitor’s office.
- Detention centres across the UK.
- For visiting service terms, please contact us directly to discuss.
- Video Consultations may be available for suitable cases.