Dr Tom Carnwath is a distinguished Consultant Psychiatrist with dual accreditation in General Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry, offering specialized medico-legal expert witness services. With over twenty years of independent expert witness experience, he is recognized for providing impartial, high-quality reports for both claimants and defendants, frequently serving as a jointly instructed expert.
Dr. Carnwath combines his extensive clinical background—including training as a GP—with a deep understanding of legal procedures, ensuring reports are thorough, evidence-based, and compliant with court requirements. He prioritizes collaboration with instructing solicitors and aims to deliver reports within four to six weeks, with expedited assessments available when necessary. His practice caters primarily to legal professionals requiring psychiatric expertise in civil, criminal, family, and employment contexts.
Services Offered
- Medico-legal report preparation
- Personal injury cases, including post-traumatic stress
- Long-term effects of childhood abuse assessments
- Criminal cases involving drugs or alcohol
- Psychiatric negligence cases
- Psychiatric effects of medical negligence
- Criminal compensation assessments
- Occupational stress evaluations
- Cases for Employment Tribunal
- Family and Childcare proceedings
- Insurance and pension disputes
- Mental capacity assessments
Dr. Carnwath conducts regular appointments in Manchester and Darlington, with additional service coverage in Newcastle, Birmingham, London, and North and South Wales as needed. A former Honorary Senior Lecturer in Addiction at Imperial College, London, he has authored numerous scientific papers and influenced national practice through advisory roles.
